Louisiana Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Specific Intent in First-Degree Murder and the Inadmissibility of Polygraph Evidence: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. Michael D. Legrand

Date: Feb 7, 2004

Affirmation of Specific Intent in First-Degree Murder and the Inadmissibility of Polygraph Evidence: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. Michael D. Legrand Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. Michael...

Costello v. Hardy: Reevaluating Defamation Damages in Legal Malpractice Cases

Date: Jan 22, 2004

Costello v. Hardy: Reevaluating Defamation Damages in Legal Malpractice Cases Introduction Costello v. Hardy is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on January 21, 2004. The...

Supreme Court of Louisiana Upholds Expanded Penalties for Delinquent Taxes in Anthony Crane Rental, L.P. v. Rufus Fruge, Jr.

Date: Dec 14, 2003

Supreme Court of Louisiana Upholds Expanded Penalties for Delinquent Taxes in Anthony Crane Rental, L.P. v. Rufus Fruge, Jr. Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana, in the case of Anthony Crane...

Reed v. State Farm: Insurer's Good Faith Tender of Policy Limits in Context of Preexisting Medical Conditions

Date: Nov 22, 2003

Reed v. State Farm: Insurer's Good Faith Tender of Policy Limits in Context of Preexisting Medical Conditions Introduction In Reed v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the Supreme Court...

Jurisdictional Boundaries and Supervisory Authority in Louisiana: An Analysis of Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission v. Olivier and Giacobbe

Date: Nov 19, 2003

Jurisdictional Boundaries and Supervisory Authority in Louisiana: An Analysis of Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission v. Olivier and Giacobbe Introduction The case of Greater New Orleans...

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Sedwric E. Clark

Date: Sep 6, 2003

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Sedwric E. Clark Introduction State of Louisiana v. Sedwric E. Clark is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...

Exclusion of Foster Children as "Relative" in Uninsured Motorist Policies: Analysis of Cadwallader v. Allstate Insurance Company

Date: Jun 28, 2003

Exclusion of Foster Children as "Relative" in Uninsured Motorist Policies: Analysis of Cadwallader v. Allstate Insurance Company Introduction The case of Brian Cadwallader, et al. v. Allstate...

Enforcing Comprehensive Restoration Obligations in Contract Breach: Louisiana's Corbello v. Iowa Production Decision

Date: Jun 21, 2003

Enforcing Comprehensive Restoration Obligations in Contract Breach: Louisiana's Corbello v. Iowa Production Decision Introduction The case of Corbello, et al. v. Iowa Production, Shell Oil Company,...

Reinstatement of Conviction in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. BYRON C. LOVE: A New Precedent on Speedy Trial Rights

Date: May 24, 2003

Reinstatement of Conviction in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. BYRON C. LOVE: A New Precedent on Speedy Trial Rights Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. BYRON C. LOVE, decided on May 23,...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Attorneys: An Analysis of Alonso v. Line

Date: May 21, 2003

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Attorneys: An Analysis of Alonso v. Line Introduction The case of Pamela Alonso v. Billie B. Line, Jr. and Wisner, Adams, Walker Line, P.C. (846...

Affirmation of Parental Rights - In the Interest of K.G. and T.G.

Date: May 3, 2003

Affirmation of Parental Rights: In the Interest of K.G. and T.G. Introduction The case In the Interest of K.G. and T.G. (841 So. 2d 759) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on May 2, 2003,...

Failure to Authorize Prepayment Triggers Penalties under LSA-R.S. 23:1201(F): Insights from Authement v. Shappert Engineering

Date: Apr 26, 2003

Failure to Authorize Prepayment Triggers Penalties under LSA-R.S. 23:1201(F): Insights from Authement v. Shappert Engineering Introduction The case of Ronald Joseph Authement v. Shappert Engineering...

Louisiana Supreme Court Overrules Temporal Requirement in "Two Contract" Statutory Employer Defense

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Louisiana Supreme Court Overrules Temporal Requirement in "Two Contract" Statutory Employer Defense Introduction In the landmark case of Louise Allen v. The State of Louisiana through the Ernest N....

Automobile Exception and Probable Cause: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Louisiana v. James Thompson

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Automobile Exception and Probable Cause: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Louisiana v. James Thompson Introduction State of Louisiana v. James Thompson, 842 So. 2d 330 (2003), is a pivotal case...

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Filing Period for Supplemental Earnings Benefits in DuFrene v. Video Co-op

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Filing Period for Supplemental Earnings Benefits in DuFrene v. Video Co-op Introduction The case of Pamela DuFrene v. Video Co-op and Louisiana Workers' Compensation...

Reaffirming Sentencing Discretion: Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Smith

Date: Mar 22, 2003

Reaffirming Sentencing Discretion: Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Smith Introduction State of Louisiana v. Donald K. Smith, 839 So. 2d 1 (La. 2003), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Broad Res Gestae Exception for Admissibility of Other Crimes Evidence in Louisiana

Date: Mar 22, 2003

Affirmation of Broad Res Gestae Exception for Admissibility of Other Crimes Evidence in Louisiana Introduction In the case of State of Louisiana v. Michael Taylor, 838 So. 2d 729 (2003), the Supreme...

State of Louisiana v. Ronald M. Smith, Jr.: Affirmation of Seven-Year Hard Labor Sentence and Sentencing Guidelines Compliance

Date: Feb 13, 2003

State of Louisiana v. Ronald M. Smith, Jr.: Affirmation of Seven-Year Hard Labor Sentence and Sentencing Guidelines Compliance Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Ronald M....

Industrial Companies, Inc. v. Durbin: Clarifying Unjust Enrichment and Party Joinder in Holders in Due Course Claims

Date: Jan 29, 2003

Industrial Companies, Inc. v. Durbin: Clarifying Unjust Enrichment and Party Joinder in Holders in Due Course Claims Introduction Industrial Companies, Inc. v. James E. Durbin, decided by the Supreme...

Constructive Possession and Judicial Reasoning in State of Louisiana v. Mary L. Toups

Date: Jan 25, 2003

Constructive Possession and Judicial Reasoning in State of Louisiana v. Mary L. Toups Introduction State of Louisiana v. Mary L. Toups (833 So. 2d 910) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

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