Louisiana Court of Appeal November 9, 2001, No. 2000-CA-2114 (Girouard v. State ex rel. Department of Education)

IpWHIPPLE, Judge.

In this case plaintiffs appeal from a judgment of the trial court dismissing their suit for declaratory judgment, mandamus, and other relief, as abandoned for lack of prosecution.1 For the following reasons, we reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiffs herein are a group of certified, permanent teachers employed by various school boards in Louisiana.