Louisiana Case Commentaries

Subrogation and Compensation in Contractual Debts: Cox v. Heroman Co.

Date: Aug 31, 1974

Subrogation and Compensation in Contractual Debts: Cox v. Heroman Co. Introduction The case of Charles W. Cox v. W. M. Heroman Co., Inc. revolves around contractual obligations and the intricate...

Reinforcing Manufacturer Responsibility in Product Liability: SPILLERS v. MONTGOMERY WARD CO., INC. (1974)

Date: Jun 8, 1974

Reinforcing Manufacturer Responsibility in Product Liability: SPILLERS v. MONTGOMERY WARD CO., INC. (1974) Introduction The case of Donald Ray Spillers v. Montgomery Ward Company, Inc., adjudicated...

Employer Liability for Supervisor's Intentional Torts Under Respondeat Superior

Date: Mar 26, 1974

Employer Liability for Supervisor's Intentional Torts Under Respondeat Superior Introduction The case of Sim LeBrane v. James Lewis et al. (292 So. 2d 216) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Acceptance of Hearsay Affidavits in Establishing Probable Cause: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Paciera

Date: Feb 19, 1974

Acceptance of Hearsay Affidavits in Establishing Probable Cause: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Paciera Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Paul A. Paciera, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Liability Expansion under Article 667: Lombard v. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

Date: Dec 1, 1973

Liability Expansion under Article 667: Lombard v. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans 1. Introduction Lombard v. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans et al., 284 So. 2d 905 (Supreme Court of...

Liability of Corporate Employees to Third Parties: Insights from CANTER v. KOEHRING COMPANY

Date: Oct 27, 1973

Liability of Corporate Employees to Third Parties: Insights from CANTER v. KOEHRING COMPANY Introduction CANTER v. KOEHRING COMPANY, 283 So. 2d 716 (La. 1973), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Enforcement of Discovery-Based Insurance Clauses Upheld as Public Policy

Date: Sep 25, 1973

Enforcement of Discovery-Based Insurance Clauses Upheld as Public Policy Introduction The case of Livingston Parish School Board v. Fireman's Fund American Insurance Company et al. revolved around a...

Negligence of Insurance Agents in Procuring Adequate Coverage: George KARAM v. ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COmpany

Date: Aug 21, 1973

Negligence of Insurance Agents in Procuring Adequate Coverage: George KARAM v. ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COmpany Introduction The case of George KARAM v. ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COmpany...

Redhibitory Action and Implied Warranty Against Hidden Defects: PRINCE v. PARETTI PONTIAC COMPANY

Date: Aug 21, 1973

Redhibitory Action and Implied Warranty Against Hidden Defects: PRINCE v. PARETTI PONTIAC COMPANY Introduction The case of Donald Louis PRINCE v. PARETTI PONTIAC COMPANY, Inc. (281 So. 2d 112)...

Admissibility of Prior Unconvicted Rapes in Aggravated Rape Trials: An Analysis of State v. Moore

Date: Jun 9, 1973

Admissibility of Prior Unconvicted Rapes in Aggravated Rape Trials: An Analysis of State of Louisiana v. Napoleon Moore Introduction State of Louisiana v. Napoleon Moore, 278 So.2d 781 (La. 1973), is...

State of Louisiana v. Emmitt J. Douglas: Reaffirming Defamation of Incitement Standards

Date: May 8, 1973

State of Louisiana v. Emmitt J. Douglas: Reaffirming Defamation of Incitement Standards Introduction State of Louisiana v. Emmitt J. Douglas, 278 So. 2d 485 (La. 1973), is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedence for Forum State Law in Intra-Family Tort Cases

Date: May 8, 1973

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedence for Forum State Law in Intra-Family Tort Cases Introduction The case of Mrs. Frances W. JAGERS v. ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY et al. (276 So. 2d 309)...

Landlord Liability for Child Safety: Smolinski v. Taulli (1973)

Date: May 8, 1973

Landlord Liability for Child Safety: Smolinski v. Taulli (1973) Introduction Overview of the Case The case of Thomas Smolinski, Sr. v. Saverio Taulli revolves around the liability of a landlord for...

State of Louisiana v. Raymond Prieur: Establishing New Safeguards for Admitting Prior Offenses to Demonstrate Intent

Date: Mar 30, 1973

State of Louisiana v. Raymond Prieur: Establishing New Safeguards for Admitting Prior Offenses to Demonstrate Intent Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Raymond Prieur, the...

Expanding the Scope of Workers' Compensation: Ferguson v. HDE, Inc. and Vancouver Plywood Company, Inc.

Date: Jan 16, 1973

Expanding the Scope of Workers' Compensation: Ferguson v. HDE, Inc. and Vancouver Plywood Company, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Huey Ferguson v. HDE, Inc. and Vancouver Plywood...

Legal Malpractice and Recovery of Attorney's Fees: Insights from Ramp v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company

Date: Nov 7, 1972

Legal Malpractice and Recovery of Attorney's Fees: Insights from Ramp v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company Introduction The case of John J. Ramp, Jr., et al. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine...

Strict Evidentiary Requirements for Default Judgments: Insights from Ascension Builders, Inc. v. Wallace C. Jumonville et al.

Date: Jul 1, 1972

Strict Evidentiary Requirements for Default Judgments: Insights from Ascension Builders, Inc. v. Wallace C. Jumonville et al. Introduction Ascension Builders, Inc. v. Wallace C. Jumonville et al. is...

Clarifying Res Ipsa Loquitur and Burden of Proof in Civil Negligence: Boudreaux v. American Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 30, 1972

Clarifying Res Ipsa Loquitur and Burden of Proof in Civil Negligence: Boudreaux v. American Insurance Co. Introduction Robert Boudreaux et al. v. The American Insurance Company is a pivotal case...

Establishing Employer Liability and Negligence Standards in Vehicle Accidents: Hickman v. Southern Pacific Transport Co.

Date: Jun 6, 1972

Establishing Employer Liability and Negligence Standards in Vehicle Accidents: Hickman v. Southern Pacific Transport Co. Introduction HICKMAN v. SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORT COMPANY and Robert Allen...

Recognition of Wrongful Death Rights for Minor Children in the Context of Putative Marriage: Analysis of Babineaux v. Pernie-Bailey Drilling Co.

Date: Jun 6, 1972

Recognition of Wrongful Death Rights for Minor Children in the Context of Putative Marriage: Analysis of Babineaux v. Pernie-Bailey Drilling Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Arlene King...

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