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contractual clause in Louisiana

26 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1913–2019 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lewisgreen
la · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In State v. Lewis, 539 So.2d 1199, 1205 (La. 1989) the defendant’s agreement stated that anything he communicated in connection with the plea agreement would not be used against him.

11
Fremin's Food & Furniture, Inc. v. Teche Electric Cooperative, Inc.green
la · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Fremin's Food & Furniture, Inc. v. Teche Electric Cooperative, Inc., 545 So.2d 998 (La.1989) (finding dispute between electric cooperative and its members regarding electric service within LPSC's jurisdiction and reserving legal rights, if any, to damages); Milstead v. Louisiana Power and Light Co., 581 So.2d 1085 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 587 So.2d 697 (La.1991) (dismissing the plaintiff's contractual claim which alleged rate overcharges and reserving plaintiff's right to assert claim for damages arising out of contract in district court); O'Niell v. Louisiana Power & Light Co., 558

11
Hampton v. Hibernia Nat. Bankgreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Hampton v. Hibernia National Bank, 598 So.2d 502 (La.App. 2 Cir.1992); Graham v. Strother, 28,892 (La.

11
Sutterfield v. Fireman's Fund Am. Ins. Co.green
lactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
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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 (35)

CaseCitedYears
Bates v. Winn Parish School Board green
lactapp · 1939
2 sentences

2019Little or nothing should be inferred in construing or enforcing them[.]" Id. at 249 .

2019Little or nothing should be inferred in construing or enforcing them[.]" Id. at 249 .

22019–2019
Triplette v. Exxon Corp. green
lactapp · 1989
2 sentences

1996In Triplette v. Exxon, 554 So.2d at 1363 , and Crane v. Exxon, 613 So.2d at 220 , this court stated that a contractual clause requiring the independent contractor to comply with the safety standards of the principal was not sufficient to vitiate the principal-independent contractor relationship.

1990Triplette v. Exxon Corp., 554 So.2d 1361 (La.App. 1st Cir.1989); Guillory, supra .

21990–1996
Kirby v. Kirby green
lactapp · 1991
2 sentences

1993Kirby, supra. Thus, the only way Mrs. Crumling’s peremptory exception can be sustained would be for her to show that the alimony stipulation operates as a contractual bar to its adjustment, notwithstanding Mr. Crumling’s claims, accepted as true, of the parties’ changes in circumstances.

1993Kirby, supra. Thus, the only way Mrs. Crumling's peremptory exception can be sustained would be for her to show that the alimony stipulation operates as a contractual bar to its adjustment, notwithstanding Mr. Crumling's claims, accepted as true, of the parties' changes in circumstances.

21993–1993
Lingle v. Wainwright green
la · 1949
2 sentences

1978Lingle v. Wainwright, 215 La. 117 , 39 So.2d 843 .” The district judge in the present case distinguished Lingle v. Wainwright, supra, on the basis that in Lingle the increase in the monthly rental from $250 to $650 constituted tacit acceptance by the lessor of the notice to renew.

1978Lingle v. Wainwright, 215 La. 117 , 39 So.2d 843 .” The district judge in the present case distinguished Lingle v. Wainwright, supra, on the basis that in Lingle the increase in the monthly rental from $250 to $650 constituted tacit acceptance by the lessor of the notice to renew.

21950–1978
Ross v. Premier Imports neutral
lactapp · 1997
1 sentence

2014SELLER and BUYER agree that this clause shall be made a part of the Act of Sale.” In Ross v. Premier Imports, 96-2577 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/7/97) , 704 So.2d 17, 21 , unit denied, 97-3035 (La.2/13/98), 709 So.2d 750 , the first circuit provided that a seller may “limit his obligations as seller, providing he does so clearly and unambiguously.” In Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc., 93-1452 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/1/94) , 638 So.2d 684, 687 , writ denied, 94-2211 (La.11/11/94), 644 So.2d 399 , a panel of this court specified that for the conditions necessary for the waiver to be effective, the contractual waive

12014–2014
Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc. green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

2014SELLER and BUYER agree that this clause shall be made a part of the Act of Sale.” In Ross v. Premier Imports, 96-2577 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/7/97) , 704 So.2d 17, 21 , unit denied, 97-3035 (La.2/13/98), 709 So.2d 750 , the first circuit provided that a seller may “limit his obligations as seller, providing he does so clearly and unambiguously.” In Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc., 93-1452 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/1/94) , 638 So.2d 684, 687 , writ denied, 94-2211 (La.11/11/94), 644 So.2d 399 , a panel of this court specified that for the conditions necessary for the waiver to be effective, the contractual waive

12014–2014
Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc. green
la · 1994
1 sentence

2014SELLER and BUYER agree that this clause shall be made a part of the Act of Sale.” In Ross v. Premier Imports, 96-2577 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/7/97) , 704 So.2d 17, 21 , unit denied, 97-3035 (La.2/13/98), 709 So.2d 750 , the first circuit provided that a seller may “limit his obligations as seller, providing he does so clearly and unambiguously.” In Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc., 93-1452 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/1/94) , 638 So.2d 684, 687 , writ denied, 94-2211 (La.11/11/94), 644 So.2d 399 , a panel of this court specified that for the conditions necessary for the waiver to be effective, the contractual waive

12014–2014
Ross v. Premier Imports neutral
la · 1998
1 sentence

2014SELLER and BUYER agree that this clause shall be made a part of the Act of Sale.” In Ross v. Premier Imports, 96-2577 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/7/97) , 704 So.2d 17, 21 , unit denied, 97-3035 (La.2/13/98), 709 So.2d 750 , the first circuit provided that a seller may “limit his obligations as seller, providing he does so clearly and unambiguously.” In Keaty v. Moss Motors, Inc., 93-1452 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/1/94) , 638 So.2d 684, 687 , writ denied, 94-2211 (La.11/11/94), 644 So.2d 399 , a panel of this court specified that for the conditions necessary for the waiver to be effective, the contractual waive

12014–2014
Tyson v. Surf Oil Co. green
la · 1940
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Johnson v. Moody green
la · 1929
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Swope v. Holmes neutral
la · 1929
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Touro Infirmary v. American Maritime Officer green
lactapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Defendants submit that a medical provider’s claim for underpayment is a contractual claim, i.e., a claim on open account, as opposed to a statutory right of recovery. ]4In support of the assertion that the prescriptive period for open accounts applies here, defendants rely on Touro Infirmary v. Amerihealth, 2009-0696 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/07/10) , 34 So.3d 878 , where this Court classified plaintiffs medical bill as an open account.

2011Defendants submit that a medical provider’s claim for underpayment is a contractual claim, i.e., a claim on open account, as opposed to a statutory right of recovery. ]4In support of the assertion that the prescriptive period for open accounts applies here, defendants rely on Touro Infirmary v. Amerihealth, 2009-0696 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/07/10) , 34 So.3d 878 , where this Court classified plaintiffs medical bill as an open account.

12011–2011
Odom v. Union Producing Company green
lactapp · 1961
1 sentence

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Odom v. Union Producing Company green
la · 1962
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp. green
la · 1951
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray green
la · 1953
2 sentences

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

2011Swope v. Holmes, 169 La. 17 , 124 So. 131 (1929); Johnson v. Moody, 168 La. 799 , 123 So. 330 (1929); Tyson v. Surf Oil Co., 195 La. 248 , 196 So. 336 (1940); Bond v. Midstates Oil Corp., 219 La. 415 , 53 So.2d 149 (1951); Noel Estate, Inc. v. Murray, 223 La. 387 , 65 So.2d 886 (1953); Odom v. Union Producing Co., 129 So.2d 530 (La.App. 2d Cir.1961), aff'd, 243 La. 48 , 141 So.2d 649 (1961).

12011–2011
Radlein v. Holiday Inns, Inc. green
lactapp · 2007
1 sentence

2009Sam's relies on our decision in Radlein v. Holiday Inns, Inc., 07-0322 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/14/07) , 971 So.2d 1200 , to support its argument that Ms. Passaro cannot rely on this evidence to prove liability and that it is inadmissible in a tort case absent a contractual claim of a promise to pay medical expenses.

12009–2009
Washington v. Freeman green
la · 1991
1 sentence

2002See Fremin's Food & Furniture, Inc. v. Teche Electric Cooperative, Inc., 545 So.2d 998 (La.1989) (finding dispute between electric cooperative and its members regarding electric service within LPSC's jurisdiction and reserving legal rights, if any, to damages); Milstead v. Louisiana Power and Light Co., 581 So.2d 1085 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 587 So.2d 697 (La.1991) (dismissing the plaintiff's contractual claim which alleged rate overcharges and reserving plaintiff's right to assert claim for damages arising out of contract in district court); O'Niell v. Louisiana Power & Light Co., 558

12002–2002
Edwards v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. green
lactapp · 1983
1 sentence

2002See Fremin's Food & Furniture, Inc. v. Teche Electric Cooperative, Inc., 545 So.2d 998 (La.1989) (finding dispute between electric cooperative and its members regarding electric service within LPSC's jurisdiction and reserving legal rights, if any, to damages); Milstead v. Louisiana Power and Light Co., 581 So.2d 1085 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 587 So.2d 697 (La.1991) (dismissing the plaintiff's contractual claim which alleged rate overcharges and reserving plaintiff's right to assert claim for damages arising out of contract in district court); O'Niell v. Louisiana Power & Light Co., 558

12002–2002
Milstead v. Louisiana Power and Light Co. green
lactapp · 1991
1 sentence

2002See Fremin's Food & Furniture, Inc. v. Teche Electric Cooperative, Inc., 545 So.2d 998 (La.1989) (finding dispute between electric cooperative and its members regarding electric service within LPSC's jurisdiction and reserving legal rights, if any, to damages); Milstead v. Louisiana Power and Light Co., 581 So.2d 1085 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 587 So.2d 697 (La.1991) (dismissing the plaintiff's contractual claim which alleged rate overcharges and reserving plaintiff's right to assert claim for damages arising out of contract in district court); O'Niell v. Louisiana Power & Light Co., 558

12002–2002
cluster 9035 green
·
1 sentence

1998As to that interaction of those contractual provisions, the trial court held in its written Reasons for Judgment: It is clear from Tullier v. Halliburton Geophysical Services, Inc. 81 F.3d 552 (5th Cir.1996) that the insurance obligation of American Oilfield Divers primes the contractual defense/indemnity obligation of Danos and Curole.

11998–1998
Metcalf v. Pool & Home Care green
lactapp · 1985
1 sentence

1998Likewise, in Metcalf v. Pool, supra, when the court permitted the plaintiffs to bring both their contractual claim and their tort claim in the venue proper for the tort claim, there was no question of "exclusive" venue as to one claim or the other.

11998–1998
Crane v. Exxon Corp., USA green
lactapp · 1992
1 sentence

1996In Triplette v. Exxon, 554 So.2d at 1363 , and Crane v. Exxon, 613 So.2d at 220 , this court stated that a contractual clause requiring the independent contractor to comply with the safety standards of the principal was not sufficient to vitiate the principal-independent contractor relationship.

11996–1996
cluster 498401 green
ca3 · 1988
1 sentence

1996In Melancon, 834 F.2d at 1245 , the court held that, despite a contract clause to the contrary, where the reality at the work site and the parties’ actions indicated that the machine shop understood that its employee would be taking his instructions from the oil production company, the contractual clause could not waive the plaintiffs legal status as the oil company’s borrowed employee.

11996–1996
Board of Com'rs v. Turner Marine Bulk green
lactapp · 1993
1 sentence

1994Turner Marine Bulk, Inc., 629 So.2d at 1284 .

11994–1994
Guillory v. CONOCO, INC., CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY green
lactapp · 1988
1 sentence

1990Triplette v. Exxon Corp., 554 So.2d 1361 (La.App. 1st Cir.1989); Guillory, supra .

11990–1990
Pete's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. Geissert green
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

1983Pete's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. Geissert, supra; Design & Corrosion Eng. v. Piggly Wiggly, supra. The defendant-owner in our case has proven variances in the slab thickness that exceed tolerances and fail to meet the contractual requirement of a uniform slab.

11983–1983
DESIGN & CORROSION ENG., INC. v. Piggly Wiggly of Mansfield, Inc. green
lactapp · 1981
11983–1983
Garrett v. Girardian Insurance Co. green
lactapp · 1963
11981–1981
Kraft v. Baker green
lactapp · 1979
11979–1979
Steel v. Aetna Life and Casualty green
la · 1975
11978–1978
Steel v. Aetna Life & Casualty green
lactapp · 1974
11978–1978
Schall v. Kinsella neutral
la · 1906
11920–1920
I. Trager Co. v. Cavaroc Co. green
la · 1909
11920–1920
Hamilton v. Royal Insurance Co. of Liverpool, England green
ny · 1898
11913–1913

Where else courts name it

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