Gisclair v. Southern Guard Services - Writ Application Deficiencies
Summary
The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, has denied a writ application in Gisclair v. Southern Guard Services due to missing required documentation, specifically the district court minutes and hearing transcript. The court noted that supplementation or rehearing would not be considered, and any new application must include all missing items and the current ruling.
What changed
The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, has issued a ruling in the case of Rickey J. Gisclair v. Southern Guard Services, docket number 2026 CW 0003. The court has "not considered" the writ application filed by Southern Guard Services, Inc. because it failed to include essential documentation required by court rules. Specifically, the application was missing a copy of the district court minutes (Rule 4-9(C)(10)) and a copy of the hearing transcript.
This ruling means the writ application has been rejected without substantive review due to procedural deficiencies. The court explicitly states that supplementation or a rehearing will not be considered. Relators seeking to file a new application must include all missing documentation, comply with Rule 2-12.2, and file it by April 22, 2026, including a copy of this ruling. This action highlights the critical importance of adhering to appellate court procedural rules regarding documentation requirements for writ applications.
What to do next
- File any new application by April 22, 2026
- Include all missing documentation (district court minutes, hearing transcript)
- Include a copy of the current ruling in any new application
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March 23, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
Rickey J. Gisclair v. Southern Guard Services
Louisiana Court of Appeal
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 2026 CW 0003
Precedential Status: Unknown Status
Combined Opinion
STATE OF LOUISIANA
COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST CIRCUIT
RICKEY J. GISCLAIR NO. 2026 CW 0003
VERSUS
SOUTHERN GUARD SERVICES, ET MARCH 23, 2026
AL
In Re: Southern Guard Services, Inc., applying for supervisory
writs, 17th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Lafourche, No. C-144-641.
BEFORE: McCLENDON, C.J., GREENE AND STROMBERG, JJ.
WRIT NOT CONSIDERED. This writ application failed to include
a copy of the district court minutes, in violation of Rule 4-
9(C) (10) of the Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal. In
addition, this court requires a copy of the hearing transcript.
Supplementation of this writ application and/or an
application for rehearing will not be considered. Uniform Rules of
Louisiana Courts of Appeal, Rules 2-18.7 & 4-9.
In the event relator seeks to file a new application with
this court, it must contain all pertinent documentation, including
the missing items noted herein, and must comply with Uniform Rule
of Louisiana Courts of Appeal, Rule 2-12.2. Any new application
must be filed on or before April 22, 2026, and must contain a copy
of this ruling.
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Greene, J., would issue a briefing schedule.
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