Louisiana Supreme Court Abolishes Assumption of Risk as a Total Bar in Tort Law Introduction The landmark decision in Clementine Murray and Carmen R. Wright v. Ramada Inns, Inc. marked a significant...
Interpretation of Statutory Damages: International Harvester Credit Corp. v. I.T. Seale et al. Introduction International Harvester Credit Corporation v. I.T. Seale, et al. is a landmark case decided...
STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHN THOMPSON: Reinforcement of Batson Principles and Sentencing Proportionality Introduction State of Louisiana v. John Thompson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Conditional Pleas and Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from Louisiana State Bar Association v. C. Scott Reis Introduction The case of Louisiana State Bar Association v. C. Scott Reis (513 So. 2d...
Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction under Louisiana's Amended Long-Arm Statute: PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS, INC. v. AVCO CORPORATION Introduction The case of PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS, INC. v. AVCO CORPoration...
Strict Construction of Uninsured Motorist Coverage Rejection Established in Roger v. UPS Introduction The landmark case of Donald Roger v. The Estate of Tad Moulton, et al. (513 So. 2d 1126)...
Intentional Torts in the Workplace: Insights from CAUDLE v. BETTS Introduction CAUDLE v. BETTS is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on October 8, 1987. The case revolves...
Preservation of Sixth Amendment Rights in Sentencing Phase: Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ADAM COMEAUX Introduction The case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ADAM COMEAUX,...
Affirmation of Liability in Product Misuse: BLOXOM v. BLOXOM Introduction BLOXOM v. BLOXOM (512 So. 2d 839, Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987) is a pivotal case in product liability law, particularly...
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 Introduction Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department, et al., 511...
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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...