Abstract
The fascinating 2023 Louisiana Supreme Court case of Wederstrandt v. Kol[1] invokes the minds of legal scholars and displays a cautionary tale for the layperson. For the scholar, this case demonstrates skillful civilian statutory interpretation that highlights the exclusivity protecting the marriage articles in Louisiana’s Civil Code. However, for the layperson, this case uncovers a possible inequity within Louisiana’s wrongful death statutes that serves as a warning to choose your spouse wisely.
[1]. Wederstrandt v. Kol, 366 So. 3d 47 (La. 2023).
Repository Citation
Van Matherne,
Marriage and Compensation: Wederstrandt v. Kol and a Spouse’s Right to aWrongful Death Action,
17 J. Civ. L. Stud.
(2025)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/jcls/vol17/iss1/23