Attorney Failure to Appear Constitutes Constructive Contempt: In Re Clyde D. Merritt Introduction The case of In Re Clyde D. Merritt adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on November 21,...
Bordelon v. Gaspard Bordelon: Establishing the Primacy of the Best Interest Standard in Child Custody Cases Introduction Bordelon v. Gaspard Bordelon, 390 So.2d 1325 (La. 1980), is a landmark...
Reversal of Conviction Due to Erroneous Jury Instructions in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHN MORGAN WILLIAMSON Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHN MORGAN WILLIAMSON (389 So. 2d 1328), adjudicated by...
Harmless Error in Introduction of Unlawfully Seized Evidence: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Freddie J. Gibson, Jr. Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Freddie J. Gibson, Jr. (391 So....
Adoption of the Odd-Lot Doctrine in Determining Total Permanent Disability under La.R.S. 23:1221(2): OSTER v. WETZEL PRINTING, INC. Introduction MRS. MARIE CAMPS OSTER v. WETZEL PRINTING, INC., ET...
Affirming Sentencing Discretion and Photographic Identification Protocol in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. CHARLES R. DOUGLAS Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Charles R. Douglas (389 So. 2d...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Cases: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ELVIN MYLES Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ELVIN MYLES, 389 So. 2d 12 (La. 1980), is a pivotal judicial...
Establishing Specific Intent in First-Degree Murder for Co-Conspirators: Commentary on State of Louisiana v. Ralph Holmes, Jr. Introduction State of Louisiana v. Ralph Holmes, Jr. is a landmark...
Enforceability of Voluntary Parental Agreements to Modify Child Support: Moga v. Dubroc Introduction Moga v. Dubroc (388 So. 2d 377, Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1980) is a landmark case that...
Joint Liability Under LSA-C.C. art. 2317: Hunt v. City Stores Inc. Introduction The case of Jerry Hunt, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of His Minor Son, David HUNT v. CITY...
Affirmation of Consent Search Validity Based on Credibility Assessment in Rape Conviction Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Willie Robinson addresses critical issues surrounding consent...
Severance of Offenses in Louisiana: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Louisiana v. Billy Ray Washington Introduction State of Louisiana v. Billy Ray Washington is a landmark case adjudicated by...
Affirmation of Severe Penalty for Cocaine Distribution: State of Louisiana v. Joseph V. Bonanno Introduction The case State of Louisiana v. Joseph V. Bonanno was adjudicated in the Supreme Court of...
Use of Toy Pistol in Robbery: Establishing Limitations on "Dangerous Weapon" Classification Introduction In State of Louisiana v. Charles Byrd, 385 So. 2d 248 (La. 1980), the Supreme Court of...
Employer Liability and Employee Intoxication: Sanders v. Hercules Sheet Metal Introduction In the landmark case of Edward K. SANDERS v. HERCULES SHEET METAL, INC., ABC Insurance Company, and DEF...
Perniciaro v. Brinch: Extending Damages to Aggravated Pre-existing Conditions in Personal Injury Cases Introduction Perniciaro v. Brinch is a landmark 1980 decision by the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Louisiana v. Robert Wayne Williams and Its Implications on Capital Punishment Standards Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Robert Wayne Williams...
Custody Determinations in the Best Interest of the Child: Insights from CLEETON v. CLEETON Introduction Granville Ray Cleeton v. Sonja Petersen Cleeton is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Flowers v. United States Fidelity Guaranty Co.: Establishing New Precedent on Prescription Interruption in Personal Injury Claims Introduction Flowers v. United States Fidelity Guaranty Company et...
Affirmation of Non-Unanimous Verdicts and Juror Impartiality Standards in State of Louisiana v. Irving Jones Introduction State of Louisiana v. Irving Jones, 381 So.2d 416 (La. 1980), adjudicated by...