Louisiana Case Commentaries

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in State of Louisiana v. David Earl Wilson

Date: May 9, 1985

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in State of Louisiana v. David Earl Wilson Introduction State of Louisiana v. David Earl Wilson is a seminal case adjudicated by the...

Reevaluating Probable Cause: STATE v. RAHEEM Establishes Stringent Standards for Informant Reliability

Date: Feb 26, 1985

Reevaluating Probable Cause: State of Louisiana v. Raheem Establishes Stringent Standards for Informant Reliability Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Jameelah Malik Raheem and Tahir...

Contributory Negligence Excluded in Louisiana's Strict Products Liability: Insights from Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast

Date: Feb 22, 1985

Contributory Negligence Excluded in Louisiana's Strict Products Liability: Insights from Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast Introduction The landmark case of Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast, Division of Ervin...

Enhanced Accountability for Lawyers Handling Client Funds: Insights from Louisiana State Bar Association v. Ronald P. Whittington

Date: Jan 25, 1985

Enhanced Accountability for Lawyers Handling Client Funds: Insights from Louisiana State Bar Association v. Ronald P. Whittington Introduction The case of Louisiana State Bar Association v. Ronald P....

State of Louisiana v. James Martin: Affirmation of Second Degree Murder and Clarification on Self-Defense and Hearsay Evidence

Date: Nov 16, 1984

State of Louisiana v. James Martin: Affirmation of Second Degree Murder and Clarification on Self-Defense and Hearsay Evidence Introduction In State of Louisiana v. James Martin, 458 So.2d 454 (La....

Affirmation of Specific Intent Requirement in Capital Sentencing: State of Louisiana v. Jimmy C. Wingo

Date: Nov 16, 1984

Affirmation of Specific Intent Requirement in Capital Sentencing: State of Louisiana v. Jimmy C. Wingo Introduction State of Louisiana v. Jimmy C. Wingo (457 So. 2d 1159) is a landmark decision by...

TURNER v. TURNER: Rebutting the Presumption of Joint Custody in Louisiana Family Law

Date: Oct 5, 1984

TURNER v. TURNER: Rebutting the Presumption of Joint Custody in Louisiana Family Law Introduction TURNER v. TURNER, 455 So. 2d 1374 (La. 1984), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana, serves...

Certification of Class Action in McCASTLE v. ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL Services: A Landmark Decision

Date: Oct 5, 1984

Certification of Class Action in McCASTLE v. ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL Services: A Landmark Decision Introduction In the pivotal case of Mary McCastle, et al. v. Rollins Environmental Services of...

Credibility in Disability Findings: Supreme Court of Louisiana's Decision in Raymond Johnson v. Insurance Company of North America

Date: Sep 15, 1984

Credibility in Disability Findings: Supreme Court of Louisiana's Decision in Raymond Johnson v. Insurance Company of North America Introduction The case of Raymond Johnson v. Insurance Company of...

Defining the Scope of Property Damage and Consequential Loss in Transport Negligence – BORDEN, INC. v. HOWARD TRUCKING CO.

Date: Sep 15, 1984

Defining the Scope of Property Damage and Consequential Loss in Transport Negligence – BORDEN, INC. v. HOWARD TRUCKING CO. Introduction BORDEN, INC. v. HOWARD TRUCKING COmpany, Inc. and Northwest...

State v. Fuller: Marital Privilege, Juror Misconduct, and Counsel Effectiveness in Capital Sentencing

Date: Sep 15, 1984

State v. Fuller: Marital Privilege, Juror Misconduct, and Counsel Effectiveness in Capital Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. John F. Fuller, the Supreme Court of...

Affirming Louisiana's Capital Sentencing Framework: The State of Louisiana v. John E. Brogdon Decision

Date: Sep 11, 1984

Affirming Louisiana's Capital Sentencing Framework: The State of Louisiana v. John E. Brogdon Decision Introduction State of Louisiana v. John E. Brogdon, 457 So. 2d 616, decided by the Supreme Court...

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Home Rule Autonomy in Francis v. Morial

Date: Sep 11, 1984

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Home Rule Autonomy in Francis v. Morial Introduction In the landmark case of NORMAN C. FRANCIS, ET AL v. ERNEST N. MORIAL, ET AL. (455 So. 2d 1168), the Supreme Court...

Establishing Employer Liability for Security Guard Negligence in Armed Robbery Cases

Date: Sep 11, 1984

Establishing Employer Liability for Security Guard Negligence in Armed Robbery Cases 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana, in the case of HENRY HARRIS, ET AL. v. PIZZA HUT OF LOUISIANA,...

Admissibility of Evidence and Confessions in Louisiana: Insights from State v. Gerald C. Nuccio

Date: Jun 26, 1984

Admissibility of Evidence and Confessions in Louisiana: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Gerald C. Nuccio Introduction State of Louisiana v. Gerald C. Nuccio is a seminal case adjudicated by the...

Reevaluation of Disciplinary Actions in Civil Service: WALTERS v. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

Date: Jun 26, 1984

Reevaluation of Disciplinary Actions in Civil Service: WALTERS v. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Introduction The case of Orman J. Walters, Jr. v. The Department of Police of the City of New Orleans (454 So....

State of Louisiana v. Owen and Cormier: Establishing Defendant Standing Under Louisiana Constitutional Provisions

Date: Jun 26, 1984

State of Louisiana v. Owen and Cormier: Establishing Defendant Standing Under Louisiana Constitutional Provisions Introduction State of Louisiana v. Michael Owen and Gregory Cormier is a pivotal case...

Appellate Court Limitations in Sentencing: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ELI JACKSON

Date: Jun 26, 1984

Appellate Court Limitations in Sentencing: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Eli Jackson Introduction State of Louisiana v. Eli Jackson, 452 So.2d 682 (La. 1984), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Establishing Olographic Wills and Upholding Testamentary Capacity: Insights from SUCCESSION OF HENRY LYONS (452 So. 2d 1161)

Date: May 15, 1984

Establishing Olographic Wills and Upholding Testamentary Capacity: Insights from SUCCESSION OF HENRY LYONS (452 So. 2d 1161) Introduction The case of Successsion of Henry Lyons presents pivotal...

Judicial Review Standards in Environmental Permitting: Save Ourselves, Inc. v. Louisiana Environmental Control Commission

Date: May 15, 1984

Judicial Review Standards in Environmental Permitting: Save Ourselves, Inc. v. Louisiana Environmental Control Commission Introduction The case of Save Ourselves, Inc. v. Louisiana Environmental...

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