Louisiana Case Commentaries

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

Exemption of Municipal Self-Funded Health Plans: Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds La.Rev.Stat. 33:3062(B)

Date: Apr 5, 2006

Exemption of Municipal Self-Funded Health Plans: Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds La.Rev.Stat. 33:3062(B) Introduction The case of Kathleen Pumphrey v. The City of New Orleans, alongside co-plaintiffs...

Liability of EMS Personnel in Respecting Patients' Right to Refuse Treatment: Lemann v. Essen Lane Daiquiris, Inc.

Date: Mar 11, 2006

Liability of EMS Personnel in Respecting Patients' Right to Refuse Treatment: Lemann v. Essen Lane Daiquiris, Inc. Introduction Lemann v. Essen Lane Daiquiris, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Crandell v. Louisiana: Timeliness of Certiorari and Double Jeopardy in Death Penalty Retrials

Date: Mar 11, 2006

Crandell v. Louisiana: Timeliness of Certiorari and Double Jeopardy in Death Penalty Retrials Introduction Crandell v. Louisiana is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...

Establishing Intent to Defraud through Circumstantial Evidence: Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Ruben Sosa

Date: Mar 11, 2006

Establishing Intent to Defraud through Circumstantial Evidence: Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Ruben Sosa Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Ruben Sosa, the...

Establishing 'Significant Connection' Jurisdiction for Infant Custody under UCCJL: Insights from Stelluto v. Stelluto

Date: Nov 30, 2005

Establishing 'Significant Connection' Jurisdiction for Infant Custody under UCCJL: Insights from Stelluto v. Stelluto Introduction Becky Bouton Stelluto and Donald Louis Stelluto were a married...

Cichirillo v. Avondale Industries: Landmark Ruling on Prescription Interruption in Asbestos Litigation

Date: Nov 30, 2005

Cichirillo v. Avondale Industries: Landmark Ruling on Prescription Interruption in Asbestos Litigation Introduction The case of Sam P. Cichirillo v. Avondale Industries, Inc. is a pivotal judicial...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in STATE of Louisiana v. Glynn Juniors, Jr.: An Analysis of Voir Dire Challenges and Batson Implications

Date: Nov 30, 2005

Affirmation of Death Sentence in STATE of Louisiana v. Glynn Juniors, Jr.: An Analysis of Voir Dire Challenges and Batson Implications Introduction STATE of Louisiana v. Glynn Juniors, Jr. is a...

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Adhesion Contracts: Aguillard v. Auction Management

Date: Jun 30, 2005

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Adhesion Contracts: Aguillard v. Auction Management Introduction In the landmark case of Dave F. Aguillard v. Auction...

Clarifying 'Pile Driving' Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 667: Suire v. Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government

Date: Jun 30, 2005

Clarifying 'Pile Driving' Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 667: Suire v. Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government Introduction The case of Darrell Suire v. Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated...

Reevaluation of Murder Conviction Standards: Insights from STATE of Louisiana v. Shawn J. HIGGINS

Date: Apr 2, 2005

Reevaluation of Murder Conviction Standards: Insights from STATE of Louisiana v. Shawn J. Higgins Introduction STATE of Louisiana v. Shawn J. Higgins is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme...

Landmark Decision on Candidate Domicile Requirements: Supreme Court of Louisiana in Landiak v. Richmond

Date: Mar 31, 2005

Landmark Decision on Candidate Domicile Requirements: Supreme Court of Louisiana in Landiak v. Richmond Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of...