Preservation of Appellate Review in Conditioned Guilty Pleas: Crosby and Mamon v. State of Louisiana Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana addressed a pivotal issue in criminal jurisprudence in...
State of Louisiana v. Ezekiel Jenkins et al.: Upholding Convictions and Addressing Co-Defendant Inculpatory Statements Post-Bruton Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Ezekiel...
Mandatory Recordation in Felony Trials: Establishing the Right to a Complete Trial Transcript Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. DREX ANTHONY FORD, 338 So. 2d 107 (La. 1976), adjudicated by the...
Legitimate Consideration of Parole in Sentencing under La.R.S. 40:966 Introduction The case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. OLIVER MARKS AND HERBERT JONES, JR. (337 So.2d 1177) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Double Jeopardy and Jury Trial Rights in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. FRANK BRENT McCARROLL AND EARL McCARROLL Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. FRANK BRENT McCARROLL AND EARL...
Limiting the Scope of Mandatory Mistrials under La.R.S. Article 770: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. PRINCE SMITH Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. PRINCE SMITH, 336 So. 2d 867 (La. 1976),...
Duty-Risk Paradigm Supersedes Traditional Status in Landowner Liability: Analysis of Shelton v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Introduction Case: Walter Shelton and Rosa Lee Shelton v. Aetna...
Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Priority of Community Property in Employee Benefit Plans Introduction The case T. L. James Co., Inc., et al. v. Mrs. Goldie Greig Montgomery et al. (332 So. 2d...
Supreme Court of Louisiana's Interpretation of Nonpecuniary Damages in Contract Breach: MEADOR v. TOYOTA OF JEFFERSON, INC. Introduction The case of Bruce Meador and Gretchen MEADOR v. TOYOTA OF...
Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Appellate Court's Role in Quantum Review: Mandates Independent Evaluation of Damages Introduction In the landmark case of MRS. PATSY W. TEMPLE, IND., ETC., ET AL. v....
CATES v. BEAUREGARD ELECTRIC COOPerative: Summary Judgment and Contributory Negligence in Louisiana Law Introduction The case of CATES v. BEAUREGARD ELECTRIC COOPerative, Inc. (328 So. 2d 367) was...
Edwins v. Louisiana State Bar Association: Establishing Standards for Solicitation and Client Financial Advances in Legal Practice Introduction Edwins v. Louisiana State Bar Association is a seminal...
Affirmation of Res Gestae Exception and Confrontation Rights in Louisiana Joint Trial Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Kirksey McCord Nix et al. (327 So. 2d 301), the Supreme...
Imposing the Duty of Reasonable Care in Self-Service Establishments: GONZALES v. WINN-DIXIE LOUISIANA, INC. Introduction The case of Alfred Gonzales et ux., Mary GONZALES v. WINN-DIXIE LOUISIANA,...
Limitations on Inferring Intent to Distribute from Quantity: State of Louisiana v. Billy House Introduction State of Louisiana v. Billy House, 325 So. 2d 222 (La. 1976), is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Liability of Tree Owners for Defective Trees Under Article 2317: LOESCHER v. PARR and State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Introduction The case DANIEL F. LOESCHER, SR., PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT-RELATOR, v....
Validity of Prenuptial Agreements by Minors: Insights from WILKINSON v. WILKINSON Introduction George H. Wilkinson v. Mary Betty Ann D. Wilkinson, 323 So. 2d 120 (La. Sup. Ct. 1975), is a landmark...
Strict Adherence to Specific Intent in Attempted Murder: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Butler (1975) Introduction State of Louisiana v. Robert Emmitt Butler is a landmark case decided by the...
Appellate Review of Jury Instructions: Overruling BIENVENU v. ANGELLE Introduction PETER GONZALES AND PATRICIA GONZALES v. THE XEROX CORPORATION, ET AL. (320 So. 2d 163) is a landmark decision by the...
Affirmation of Conviction and Annulment of Death Sentence in State of Louisiana v. Joseph Batiste Following FURMAN v. GEORGIA Introduction The case State of Louisiana v. Joseph Batiste revolves...