Louisiana Case Commentaries

Establishing Causation in Workers’ Compensation: Insights from Clifton Holiday v. Borden Chemical

Date: Sep 4, 1987

Establishing Causation in Workers’ Compensation: Insights from Clifton Holiday v. Borden Chemical Introduction The case of Clifton Holiday v. Borden Chemical (Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987) serves...

Establishing Standards for Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department

Date: Jul 29, 1987

Establishing Standards for Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department Introduction Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department, et al., 511...

Affirmation of Procedural and Evidentiary Standards in Habitual Offender Sentencing: State v. Moten

Date: Jun 24, 1987

Affirmation of Procedural and Evidentiary Standards in Habitual Offender Sentencing: State of Louisiana v. Steven Moten Introduction State of Louisiana v. Steven Moten, 510 So. 2d 55 (1987),...

Suspension of Prescription in Redhibition Suits: Jordan v. Equitable Relocation Management Corporation

Date: Jun 23, 1987

Suspension of Prescription in Redhibition Suits: Jordan v. Equitable Relocation Management Corporation Introduction Thomas William Jordan and Patricia Smith JORDAN v. EMPLOYEE TRANSFER CORPoration...

Waiver of Condition Precedent in Livestock Mortality Insurance: RICHARD TATE v. CHARLES AGUILLARD INSURANCE REAL ESTATE, INC.

Date: Jun 23, 1987

Waiver of Condition Precedent in Livestock Mortality Insurance: RICHARD TATE v. CHARLES AGUILLARD INSURANCE REAL ESTATE, INC. Introduction The case of Richard Tate, M.D. v. Charles Aguillard...

Impeachment of Post-Arrest Silence in Criminal Trials: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. KALLAN ARVIE

Date: May 29, 1987

Impeachment of Post-Arrest Silence in Criminal Trials: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Kallan Arvie Introduction State of Louisiana v. Kallan Arvie, 505 So.2d 44 (La. 1987), is a pivotal case...

Revisiting Comparative Fault and Causation: MART v. HILL Sets Precedent in Louisiana Personal Injury Law

Date: May 29, 1987

Revisiting Comparative Fault and Causation: MART v. HILL Sets Precedent in Louisiana Personal Injury Law Introduction The case of Raymond J. Mart v. James E. Hill, et al., decided by the Supreme...

Affirmation of First Degree Murder Conviction Through Inferred Intent and Active Participation

Date: May 8, 1987

Affirmation of First Degree Murder Conviction Through Inferred Intent and Active Participation Introduction State of Louisiana v. George E. Brooks, Jr. (505 So. 2d 714) is a landmark case adjudicated...

Establishing the Intention Requirement in Simple Burglary: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. AUGUSTUS JACOBS

Date: Apr 7, 1987

Establishing the Intention Requirement in Simple Burglary: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. AUGUSTUS JACOBS Introduction The case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. AUGUSTUS JACOBS, decided by the Supreme...

Melloy v. Conoco, Inc.: Clarifying Indemnity Obligations under the Louisiana Oilfield Indemnity Act

Date: Apr 7, 1987

Melloy v. Conoco, Inc.: Clarifying Indemnity Obligations under the Louisiana Oilfield Indemnity Act Introduction The case of Melloy et al. v. Conoco, Inc. (504 So. 2d 833) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Apparent Authority in Agency Law: Sherif Y. Boulos v. Lou Morrison

Date: Apr 3, 1987

Apparent Authority in Agency Law: Sherif Y. Boulos v. Lou Morrison Introduction In the landmark case Sherif Y. Boulos, et al. v. Lou Morrison d/b/a Casa Alejandro (503 So. 2d 1), the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Confessions from Mentally Ill Defendants and Affirmation of Death Penalty in Multiple First-Degree Murders: State of Louisiana v. Michael Owen Perry

Date: Mar 13, 1987

Admissibility of Confessions from Mentally Ill Defendants and Affirmation of Death Penalty in Multiple First-Degree Murders: State of Louisiana v. Michael Owen Perry Introduction In State of...

Contra Non Valentem Doctrine Reinforced in PLAQUEMINES PARISH COMMISSION COUNCIL v. DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.

Date: Feb 24, 1987

Contra Non Valentem Doctrine Reinforced in PLAQUEMINES PARISH COMMISSION COUNCIL v. DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (502 So. 2d 1034) Introduction PLAQUEMINES PARISH COMMISSION COUNCIL v. DELTA...

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Crime or Fraud Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. NICK TAYLOR

Date: Feb 24, 1987

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Crime or Fraud Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. NICK TAYLOR Introduction Parties Involved: Applicant: Nick...

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