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privilege immunity in Louisiana

28 Louisiana opinions name it 3 courts 1850–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
9 to 5 Fashions, Inc. v. Spurneygreen
la · 1989 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–2011
2 sentences

2011The officer’s action is justified, and he is entitled to a privilege of immunity, if he acted within the scope of the corporate authority and in the reasonable belief that his action wasjjgfor the benefit of the corporation. 9 to 5 Fashions, Inc. v. Spurney, 538 So.2d 228, 231 (La.1989).

2004As Justice Dennis stated in 9 to 5 : The officer's action is justified, and he is entitled to a privilege of immunity, if he acted within the scope of his corporate authority and in the reasonable belief that his action was for the benefit of the corporation. 9 to 5 Fashions, Inc., 538 So.2d at 231 .

27
Lynn v. Berg Mechanical, Inc.green
lactapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001
2 sentences

2001See also Lynn v. Berg Mechanical, supra .

1999See also Lynn v. Berg Mechanical, supra .

22
In Re Lockwoodgreen
scotus · 1894 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1922–1936
2 sentences

1936See In re Lockwood, 154 U.S. 116 , 14 S.Ct. 1082 , 38 L.Ed. 929 .

1936See In re Lockwood, 154 U.S. 116 , 14 S.Ct. 1082 , 38 L.Ed. 929 .

12
Freeman v. Coopergreen
la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Freeman v. Cooper, 414 So. 2d 355, 359 ( La. 1982).

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Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Risergreen
lactapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

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Standard Homestead Ass'n v. Horvathgreen
la · 1944 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977Id. at 814.

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Heirs of Ude C. Fruge v. Blood Services and Aetna Casualty & Surety Companygreen
ca5 · 1975 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976That Court said: `For over 50 years, the Louisiana courts have recognized the validity of legislative regulation of causes of action, including replacement and even extinction, that one person may have against another for personal injuries.' The Court further held: `... as long as a privilege or immunity "operates equally and fairly to those who engage in like transactions" and "affects alike all persons pursuing the same business under the same conditions," the Louisiana Constitution is satisfied.' *357 The Fifth Circuit found, and this Court holds, that: `Because the article applies with suc

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2003The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling `communications' or `testimony,' but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of `real or physical evidence' does not violate it." 384 U.S. at 763-64 , 86 S.Ct. at 1832 . (citations omitted) (emphasis added) This distinction between an act which communicates and an act which merely makes an accused's physical characteristics the subject of evidence has been consistently applied in fifth amendment analysis.

2003The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling `communications' or `testimony,' but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of `real or physical evidence' does not violate it." 384 U.S. at 763-64 , 86 S.Ct. at 1832 . (citations omitted) (emphasis added) This distinction between an act which communicates and an act which merely makes an accused's physical characteristics the subject of evidence has been consistently applied in fifth amendment analysis.

51970–2003
Gilbert v. California green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2003In Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 S.Ct. 1951 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967), the United States Supreme Court held that the state's taking of a handwriting exemplar did not violate the accused's fifth amendment privilege.

2003In Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 S.Ct. 1951 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967), the United States Supreme Court held that the state's taking of a handwriting exemplar did not violate the accused's fifth amendment privilege.

31977–2003
Cook v. American Gateway Bank green
lactapp · 2010
1 sentence

2021App. 1st Cir. 9/ 10/ 10), 49 So. 3d 23, 33 . rd A privilege is a defense to a defamation action, and a defamatory statement by an attorney in a judicial proceeding is subject to a qualified privilege.

12021–2021
Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co. green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2018Zacchini , 433 U.S. at 579 , 97 S.Ct. at 2859 .

2018Zacchini , 433 U.S. at 579 , 97 S.Ct. at 2859 .

12018–2018
Will v. Michigan Department of State Police green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2015We note that the Defendants plead the defense of “qualified immunity and/or the doctrine of privilege.” Additionally, Sommer did not expressly overrule the previously cited vast amount of jurisprudence of Louisiana or the United States Supreme Court in Will v. Michigan Dep’t of State Police, 491 U.S. 58, 65 , 109 S.Ct. 2304, 2309 , 105 L.Ed.2d 45 (1989), which found that a state was not a “person” pursuant to § 1983.

2015We note that the Defendants plead the defense of “qualified immunity and/or the doctrine of privilege.” Additionally, Sommer did not expressly overrule the previously cited vast amount of jurisprudence of Louisiana or the United States Supreme Court in Will v. Michigan Dep’t of State Police, 491 U.S. 58, 65 , 109 S.Ct. 2304, 2309 , 105 L.Ed.2d 45 (1989), which found that a state was not a “person” pursuant to § 1983.

12015–2015
Price v. LOUISIANA DEPT. OF TRANSP. & DEV. green
lactapp · 1992
1 sentence

2015Further, the Plaintiffs contend that the State may be liable for the tort actions of employees, but that the claim “must be predicated upon ‘gross negligence’ amounting to ‘conscious indifference’ and there must be a pattern' or practice of constitutional violations supporting the theory of gross negligence.” Price v. Louisiana Dep’t of Transp. & Dev., 608 So.2d 203 , 209 (La.App. 4th Cir.1992).

12015–2015
State v. Martin green
la · 1980
1 sentence

2012The court in Martin found the above advice insufficient to advise the defendant of his privilege against self-incrimination because it directed his attention “only to the immediate non-trial aspect of this privilege and its waiver, omitting any reference to the defendant’s right to stand trial without being forced to testify against himself.” Martin, 382 So.2d at 936 .

12012–2012
Sun Drilling Products Corp. v. Rayborn green
lactapp · 2001
1 sentence

2011Sun Drilling Products 00-1884, p. 798 So.2d at 1155 .

12011–2011
State v. U-Drive It Car Co. green
lactapp · 1955
1 sentence

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

11999–1999
City of New Orleans v. Heymann neutral
la · 1935
2 sentences

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

11999–1999
Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge green
la · 1958
2 sentences

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

1999See Ruston Hospital, Inc. v. Riser, 191 So.2d 665 ; State v. U-Drive It Car Company, 79 So.2d 590 ; Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 108 So.2d 111 , 236 La. 521 ; and City of New Orleans v. Heymann, 162 So. 582 , 182 La. 738 .

11999–1999
United States v. Richard Suarez green
ca11 · 1987
1 sentence

1995The State, perhaps anticipating an argument for suppression under La.C.E. art. 410, cites United States v. Suarez, 820 F.2d 1158 (11th Cir.1987), in support of its argument that the defendant's waiver of the privilege at the hearing prohibits a later assertion of privilege to bar his attorney's testimony.

11995–1995
Arsenaux v. Arsenaux green
la · 1983
1 sentence

1993R.S.:13:3734, Smith v. Kavanaugh, Pierson & Talley, 513 So.2d 1138 (La.1987) [extensive discussion of the privilege immunity and the manner in which it can be waived] and Arsenaux v. Arsenaux, 428 So.2d 427 (La.1983).

11993–1993
Succession of Smith v. Kavanaugh, Pierson & Talley green
la · 1987
1 sentence

1993R.S.:13:3734, Smith v. Kavanaugh, Pierson & Talley, 513 So.2d 1138 (La.1987) [extensive discussion of the privilege immunity and the manner in which it can be waived] and Arsenaux v. Arsenaux, 428 So.2d 427 (La.1983).

11993–1993
State v. Tillett green
la · 1977
1 sentence

1978Schmerber v. California, supra; State v. Tillett, 351 So.2d 1153 (La.1977).

11978–1978
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1970The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling `communications' or `testimony,' but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of `real or physical evidence' does not violate it." 86 S.Ct., at p. 1832 . *879 In 1967, in United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 , the United States Supreme Court said: "We have no doubt that compelling the accused merely to exhibit his person for observation by a prosecution witness prior to trial involves no compulsion of the accused to give evi

1970The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling `communications' or `testimony,' but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of `real or physical evidence' does not violate it." 86 S.Ct., at p. 1832 . *879 In 1967, in United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 , the United States Supreme Court said: "We have no doubt that compelling the accused merely to exhibit his person for observation by a prosecution witness prior to trial involves no compulsion of the accused to give evi

11970–1970
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Walter J. Sawyer. Walter J. Sawyer v. Max A. Barczak, Sheriff of Milwaukee County green
ca7 · 1956
2 sentences

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship." (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed.2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: "* * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

11957–1957
Landeros v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1956
2 sentences

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship." (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed.2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: "* * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

11957–1957
McHugh v. United States green
scotus · 1956
2 sentences

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship." (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed.2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: "* * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

11957–1957
American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection & Indemnity Ass'n v. Trinidad Corp. green
scotus · 1956
2 sentences

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

11957–1957
Johnston v. United States neutral
scotus · 1956
2 sentences

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.” (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v. Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed. 2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: “ * * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

1957We reaffirm the conclusion of the Twining and Palko cases that protection against self-incrimination is not a privilege or immunity of national citizenship." (Italics ours.) In the case of In re Sawyer (Sawyer v Barczak), 229 F.2d 805, 811 , certiorari denied 351 U.S. 966 , 76 S.Ct. 1025 , 100 L.Ed. 1486 ; Id., 77 S.Ct. 24 , 352 U.S. 860 , 1 L.Ed.2d 70 , the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit, stated: "* * * It is clear that the Federal Constitution does not give an absolute contained in the Sixth Amendment.

11957–1957
Van Valkenburg v. Brown green
cal · 1872
1 sentence

1929Van Valkenbcrg v. Brown, 43 Cal. 43 , 13 Am.

11929–1929
New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad v. Coulbourn neutral
md · 1888
1 sentence

1869In Hyams v. Smith, 6 A. 362 , it was held by this court that the-necessary expenses for boarding and attendance upon slaves seized in a suit and held pending the litigation, constitute a privilege claim or the slaves.! < - In Andrews v. Crandell, sheriff et al., 16 A. 208 , the hill of a livery stable keeper was held to be a privilege claim on the proceeds of the sale of horses .by the sheriff.

11869–1869
People v. Comstock neutral
nysupct · 1832
11850–1850

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4)

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