How cited: Cluster 463511 · Go Syfert

Cluster 463511 (1986)

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Treatment trajectory · 1986 → 2026 · click a year to view the case as of then
198620062026
Rule Authority · 5th Cir. · 3 citations in this opinion
Article 2051 provides: "Although a contract is worded in general terms, it must be interepreted to cover only those things it appears the parties intended to include.” 7 .See Knapp, 781 F.2d at 1127-28.
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1130 (5th Cir.1986). 14 . 848 F.2d 515 (1988). 15 .
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Although we have traveled this ground before, see Knapp v. Chevron USA Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1130-31 (5th Cir.1986), A & A makes a complex argument that in essence asks us to apply the holding of Voisin v. O.D.E.C.O.
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Although we have traveled this ground before, see Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1130-31 (5th Cir.1986), A & A makes a complex argument that in essence asks us to apply the holding of Voisin v. O.D.E.C.O.
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Knapp, 781 F.2d at 1131 (citations omitted).
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Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Nor are we persuaded that these amendments preempt the field. 10 Knapp, 781 F.2d at 1131 (citations omitted). 11 Similarly in Doucet, a roustabout was injured on an offshore platform.
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Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
We reverse and remand on that issue. 29 AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED. 1 When applying the Louisiana law as "surrogate federal law" under the OCSLA, we have recognized that we may have "more discretion and broader authority in [our] evaluation, analysis, and application of state law to a given fact situation than an Erie court." Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1129 (5th Cir.1986)
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
When applying the Louisiana law as "surrogate federal law” under the OCSLA, we have recognized that we may have "more discretion and broader authority in [our] evaluation, analysis, and application of state law to a given fact situation than an Erie court." Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1129 (5th Cir.1986).
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Sec. 9:2780 (West Supp.1985) 19 Knapp v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1127-29, 1131 (5th Cir.1986); Sullen v. Missouri Pacific RR.
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Knapp v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1127-29, 1131 (5th Cir.1986); Sullen v. Missouri Pacific RR.
Rule Authority · E.D. La.
Knapp, 781 F.2d at 1127; Steele, 738 F.2d at 705 ; Sistrunk, 693 F.Supp. at 499-500 .
Rule Authority · W.D. La.
Does this mean that under federal law these agreements shall be enforceable, or that they may be enforceable depending on whether state law or maritime law controls the contract. 12 In various cases the Fifth Circuit has stated in dicta that 905(c) “permits certain indemnity agreements,” Knapp v. Chevron USA Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1131 (5th Cir.1986), that 905(c) “sanctions” mutual indemnity provisions between vessel owner and employer, Fontenot v. Mesa Petroleum Co., 791 F.2d…
Rule Authority
Drilling Co., 738 F.2d 703, 705 (5th Cir.1984) (stabbing board not an appurtenance of drilling rig); Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1127 (5th Cir.1986) (safety net not an appurtenance of platform); Harrison v. Exxon Corp., 824 F.2d 444, 447 (5th Cir.1987) (blowout preventer was not an appurtenance of platform). 22 .
Cited · 5th Cir. · signal: see
See Knapp v. Chevron, U.S.A., Inc., 781 F.2d 1123 , 1129 (5th Cir.1986).
Cited · 3rd Cir. · signal: see
See Knapp v. Chevron, 781 F.2d 1123 (5th Cir.1986); Sullen v. Missouri Pacific R.
Cited (see also) · 5th Cir. · signal: see also
Compare Laird v. Shell Oil Co., 770 F.2d 508, 511-12 (5th Cir.1986) (under Louisiana law, in-demnitor has no obligation to defend unless the complaint alleges facts which, if proven, would give rise to coverage under the indemnity agreement); see also Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1131 (5th Cir.1986). .
Cited (see also) · 3rd Cir. · signal: see also
None of the parties in this case has suggested that the settlement with Fontenot was unreasonable 13 Compare Laird v. Shell Oil Co., 770 F.2d 508, 511-12 (5th Cir.1986) (under Louisiana law, indemnitor has no obligation to defend unless the complaint alleges facts which, if proven, would give rise to coverage under the indemnity agreement); see also Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1131 (5th Cir.1986) 14 It is well-established, however, that Bristow need not indemn…
Cited (see also) · S.D. Tex. · signal: see also
Co., 953 F.2d 985, 988 (5th Cir. 1992); see also Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1129 (5th Cir. 1986) (discussing difference between Erie inquiry and OCSLA inquiry—in OCSLA cases federal courts may be more ready to reject intermediate state appellate court interpretations).
discussing difference between Erie inquiry and OCSLA inquiry—in OCSLA cases federal courts may be more ready to reject intermediate state appellate court interpretations
Cited · S.D. Tex. · signal: see
See Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1129 (5th Cir.1986) (noting that under OCSLA, a federal court sits as Lands Act Court, not an Eñe Court, and hence has more discretion with regard to interpreting state law than an Eñe Court); Ferguson v. Stingray Pipeline Co., 672 F.Supp. 944, 946 (W.D.La.1987).
Cited (see also) · E.D. La. · signal: see, e.g.
See e.g., Knapp v. Chevron USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123, 1130 (5th Cir.1986).
Cited · W.D. La. · signal: see
See Knapp v. Chevron, USA, Inc., 781 F.2d 1123 , (5th Cir.1986); Sullen v. Missouri Pacific R.