Russell — denied a stay and rehearing in a family-court case

Case
William Evans Russell v. Deborah Sharp Russell
Court
Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit
Judge
Penzato (appointment info not available); Greene (elected 2022)
Date Decided
July 29, 2026
Docket No.
2026 CW 0627
Topics
Family Law, Rehearing, Stay
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Deborah Sharp Russell sought rehearing in a matter arising from the Family Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, docket number 216548. The appellate disposition identifies William Evans Russell and Deborah Sharp Russell as the parties.

The court’s brief order does not describe the underlying family-court dispute, the prior appellate ruling, the grounds asserted for rehearing, or the reasons a stay was requested.

The Court’s Holding

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied the requested stay.

The court also denied Deborah Sharp Russell’s application for rehearing. The order provides no legal analysis or explanation for either denial.

Key Takeaways

  • The requested stay was denied.
  • The application for rehearing was denied.
  • The court issued a summary disposition without explaining its reasoning or addressing the underlying merits.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the court’s prior disposition undisturbed and provides no stay-related relief. Because the order contains no factual discussion or legal analysis, it offers little guidance beyond the procedural result in this particular family-law matter.

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