Louisiana Case Commentaries

State of Louisiana v. Florain Guiden, Jr.: Upholding Due Process in Identification, Search and Seizure, and Sentencing

Date: Jun 23, 1981

State of Louisiana v. Florain Guiden, Jr.: Upholding Due Process in Identification, Search and Seizure, and Sentencing Introduction State of Louisiana v. Florain Guiden, Jr. is a seminal case...

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Sufficient Aggravating Circumstances: Louisiana Supreme Court in State of Louisiana v. Ronald Monroe

Date: May 19, 1981

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Sufficient Aggravating Circumstances: Louisiana Supreme Court in State of Louisiana v. Ronald Monroe Introduction State of Louisiana v. Ronald Monroe is a...

Enforcement of Plea Bargains and Sentencing Discretion: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Ray Jones

Date: May 19, 1981

Enforcement of Plea Bargains and Sentencing Discretion: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Ray Jones Introduction State of Louisiana v. Ray Jones (1981) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Res Gestae Exception Reinforced in State of Louisiana v. Terry Paul Haarala

Date: May 19, 1981

Res Gestae Exception Reinforced in State of Louisiana v. Terry Paul Haarala Introduction State of Louisiana v. Terry Paul Haarala, reported in 398 So. 2d 1093, is a pivotal case decided by the...

State of Louisiana v. Toomer: Affirming Specific Intent and Aggravating Circumstances in First Degree Murder

Date: Apr 7, 1981

State of Louisiana v. Toomer: Affirming Specific Intent and Aggravating Circumstances in First Degree Murder Introduction State of Louisiana v. Marese Toomer, 395 So.2d 1320 (La. 1981), is a pivotal...

Adoption of Jackson Standard for Insanity Defense Review: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Charles Claibon

Date: Apr 7, 1981

Adoption of Jackson Standard for Insanity Defense Review: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Charles Claibon Introduction State of Louisiana v. Charles Claibon, 395 So. 2d 770 (La. 1981), is a...

Vermilion Corporation v. Vaughn: Affirming the Necessity of Genuine Material Fact Disputes in Navigable Waterway Litigation

Date: Apr 7, 1981

Vermilion Corporation v. Vaughn: Affirming the Necessity of Genuine Material Fact Disputes in Navigable Waterway Litigation Introduction Vermilion Corporation v. Vaughn is a landmark case adjudicated...

Enhancing Protections for Defendants: Voluntariness of Confessions in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ANDRE J. HAYNIE

Date: Apr 1, 1981

Enhancing Protections for Defendants: Voluntariness of Confessions in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ANDRE J. HAYNIE Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ANDRE J. HAYNIE, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Duty to Warn in Product Liability: Thornhill v. Screw Conveyor Corp.

Date: Mar 21, 1981

No Duty to Warn for Passive Manufacturers in Products Liability: Thornhill v. Screw Conveyor Corp. Introduction In the case of Ralph T. Thornhill v. Screw Conveyor Corporation, the Supreme Court of...

Valid Consent for Warrantless Search in Jointly Controlled Premises: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. EDWARD BODLEY

Date: Mar 3, 1981

Valid Consent for Warrantless Search in Jointly Controlled Premises: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. EDWARD BODLEY Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Edward Bodley, decided by the...

Sufficiency of Lay Testimony in Controlled Substance Prescription Cases: Louisiana v. Moody

Date: Mar 3, 1981

Sufficiency of Lay Testimony in Controlled Substance Prescription Cases: Louisiana v. Moody Introduction State of Louisiana v. William M. Moody is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in Dr. Doyle F. Philippe v. Browning Arms Company: Establishing Precedent on Attorney's Fees in Product Liability Cases

Date: Mar 3, 1981

Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in Dr. Doyle F. Philippe v. Browning Arms Company: Establishing Precedent on Attorney's Fees in Product Liability Cases Introduction Dr. Doyle F. Philippe v....

Clarifying Strict Liability for Municipalities Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2317: SHIPP v. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Date: Mar 3, 1981

Clarifying Strict Liability for Municipalities Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2317: SHIPP v. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Introduction The case of Edgar M. Shipp et ux. v. City of Alexandria et al. (395 So.2d 727)...

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Workers' Compensation as Exclusive Remedy for Negligently Caused Workplace Injuries

Date: Feb 27, 1981

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Workers' Compensation as Exclusive Remedy for Negligently Caused Workplace Injuries Introduction In the landmark case of Sidney Bazley v. Sordo Tortorich, Aetna Life...

Double Jeopardy Protection Extends to Conspiracy Charges Following Acquittal of Principal Offense: STATE OF LOUISIANA v. PATRICIA JANE KNOWLES

Date: Jan 27, 1981

Double Jeopardy Protection Extends to Conspiracy Charges Following Acquittal of Principal Offense STATE OF LOUISIANA v. PATRICIA JANE KNOWLES, 392 So.2d 651 (La. 1981) Introduction The case of State...

Causal Connection and Benefit Calculation in Workers' Compensation: ALLOR v. BELDEN CORPoration

Date: Jan 27, 1981

Causal Connection and Benefit Calculation in Workers' Compensation: ALLOR v. BELDEN CORPoration Introduction The case Edward J. ALLOR v. BELDEN CORPoration (393 So.2d 1233), adjudicated by the...

Procedural Compliance in Workers' Compensation Settlements: Analysis of Smith v. Cajun Insulation

Date: Dec 16, 1980

Procedural Compliance in Workers' Compensation Settlements: Analysis of SMITH v. CAJUN INSULATION, INC. et al. Introduction Roger Wayne SMITH v. CAJUN INSULATION, INC. et al. is a landmark case...

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards in Aggravated Rape and Armed Robbery Cases: STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ROBERT MOSLEY, JR.

Date: Dec 16, 1980

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards in Aggravated Rape and Armed Robbery Cases: STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ROBERT MOSLEY, JR. (390 So. 2d 1302) Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ROBERT MOSLEY, JR. is...

Duty of Care for Utility Companies in Third-Party Drilling Operations: Insights from SIMON v. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ELECtric Members Corp.

Date: Dec 16, 1980

Duty of Care for Utility Companies in Third-Party Drilling Operations: Insights from SIMON v. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ELECtric Members Corp. Introduction SIMON v. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ELECtric Membership...

Establishing Shared Liability Between Highway Departments and Drivers: Sinitiére v. Lavergne

Date: Dec 16, 1980

Establishing Shared Liability Between Highway Departments and Drivers: Sinitiére v. Lavergne Introduction The case of Sinitiére, Jr., et al. v. Gerald W. Lavergne et al. (391 So. 2d 821), adjudicated...