Louisiana Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on Duncan v. U.S.A.A. Insurance Company: Mandating Completion of Policy Number for Valid UM Coverage Waiver

Date: Feb 17, 2007

Mandating Completion of Policy Number for Valid UM Coverage Waiver Introduction Tammy Kay Duncan v. U.S.A.A. Insurance Company, James S. Cameron, and Maloni R. Sartin-White, Western Heritage...

Reaffirmation of Specific Intent and Overt Acts in Attempted Armed Robbery: State of Louisiana v. Leslie Otto Ordodi

Date: Feb 3, 2007

Reaffirmation of Specific Intent and Overt Acts in Attempted Armed Robbery: State of Louisiana v. Leslie Otto Ordodi Introduction In State of Louisiana v. Leslie Otto Ordodi, 946 So.2d 654 (La....

Negligence in Overhead Power Line Maintenance: Foley v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc.

Date: Feb 3, 2007

Negligence in Overhead Power Line Maintenance: Foley v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc. Introduction The case of Jeremy Dean Foley and Joy Dawn Foley, Individually and on Behalf of their Minor Children,...

Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency and Probable Cause Standards in Controlled Substance Manufacturing: Louisiana v. Shumaker

Date: Jan 19, 2007

Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency and Probable Cause Standards in Controlled Substance Manufacturing: Louisiana v. Shumaker Introduction State of Louisiana v. William Shumaker is a...

Reaffirming Standards for Vehicular Homicide Convictions: State of Louisiana v. Derick P. Price

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Reaffirming Standards for Vehicular Homicide Convictions: State of Louisiana v. Derick P. Price Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Derick P. Price (952 So. 2d 112),...

Negligence in Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance: H.H. Hanks v. Entergy Corporation

Date: Dec 19, 2006

Negligence in Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance: H.H. Hanks v. Entergy Corporation Introduction H.H. Hanks, et al. v. Entergy Corporation, et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of JACKSON v. VIRGINIA Standard in Bench Trials: State v. Marshall

Date: Nov 30, 2006

Reaffirmation of JACKSON v. VIRGINIA Standard in Bench Trials: State v. Marshall Introduction State of Louisiana v. Keith Marshall a/k/a Gregory Marshall, 943 So.2d 362 (La. 2006), presents a...

Corroborated Accomplice Testimony Suffices for Manslaughter Conviction: State v. Tron Hughes

Date: Nov 30, 2006

Corroborated Accomplice Testimony Suffices for Manslaughter Conviction: State v. Tron Hughes Introduction State of Louisiana v. Tron Hughes, 943 So. 2d 1047 (La. 2006), is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Retroactive Application of LeBreton v. Rabito in Medical Malpractice Claims

Date: Oct 18, 2006

Retroactive Application of LeBreton v. Rabito in Medical Malpractice Claims Introduction The case of Delbert W. Bush, et al. v. National Health Care of Leesville, et al. (939 So. 2d 1216) before the...

Reformation of Insurance Policies Due to Clerical Errors: Insights from Samuels v. State Farm

Date: Oct 18, 2006

Reformation of Insurance Policies Due to Clerical Errors: Insights from Samuels v. State Farm Introduction Samuels v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 939 So. 2d 1235, adjudicated by...

Abuse of Discretion in Granting Motion to Quash: State v. Michael Batiste

Date: Oct 18, 2006

Abuse of Discretion in Granting Motion to Quash: State v. Michael Batiste Introduction State of Louisiana v. Michael Batiste, 939 So. 2d 1245 (La. 2006), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Constructive Notice under La. C.C. Art. 2041: Reversal in London Towne Condominium Homeowner's Association v. London Towne Company

Date: Oct 18, 2006

Constructive Notice under La. C.C. Art. 2041: Reversal in London Towne Condominium Homeowner's Association v. London Towne Company Introduction The case of London Towne Condominium Homeowner's...

Stipulation Pour Autrui in Corporate Contracts: Insights from Joseph v. Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary

Date: Oct 16, 2006

Stipulation Pour Autrui in Corporate Contracts: Insights from Joseph v. Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary Introduction The case of Dr. Willie John Joseph, III, Dr. Michelle T....

Affirmation of Tax Increment Financing under Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 14

Date: Oct 14, 2006

Affirmation of Tax Increment Financing under Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 14 Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana addressed a pivotal case involving the use of public funds...

Louisiana Upholds Extended Insurance Claim Periods Post-Katrina and Rita: A Comprehensive Judicial Analysis

Date: Aug 26, 2006

Louisiana Upholds Extended Insurance Claim Periods Post-Katrina and Rita: A Comprehensive Judicial Analysis Introduction In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana faced unprecedented...

Recognition of Loss of Enjoyment of Life as a Separate Element of General Damages in Louisiana Wrongful Death Actions

Date: Jul 11, 2006

Recognition of Loss of Enjoyment of Life as a Separate Element of General Damages in Louisiana Wrongful Death Actions Introduction The landmark case of Betty McGEE, et al. v. A C AND S, INC., et al....

State of Louisiana v. Donald Lee Leger, Jr.: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Date: Jul 11, 2006

State of Louisiana v. Donald Lee Leger, Jr.: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Donald Lee Leger, Jr., the Supreme...

Supreme Court of Louisiana's Decision in Badeaux v. Southwest Computer Bureau: Clarifying Defamation Cause of Action Requirements

Date: Jun 24, 2006

Supreme Court of Louisiana's Decision in Badeaux v. Southwest Computer Bureau: Clarifying Defamation Cause of Action Requirements Introduction The case of Lloyd BADEAUX Laura M. Badeaux v. SOUTHWEST...

Affirming Capital Murder Conviction: Analysis of Evidence Sufficiency and Jury Selection in STATE of Louisiana v. Michael WEARY

Date: Jun 24, 2006

Affirming Capital Murder Conviction: Analysis of Evidence Sufficiency and Jury Selection in STATE of Louisiana v. Michael WEARY Introduction STATE of Louisiana v. Michael WEARY, 931 So.2d 297 (La....

Expansion of Intentional Act Exclusions: Impact on Employee Liability under Professional Liability Policies

Date: May 18, 2006

Expansion of Intentional Act Exclusions: Impact on Employee Liability under Professional Liability Policies Introduction Mildred Fay Jones Sanders BONIN, et al. v. WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION, et...

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