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apparent authority doctrine in Louisiana

25 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2022 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Boulos v. Morrisongreen
la · 1987 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–2013
2 sentences

2006Louisiana jurisprudence created the doctrine of apparent authority in *860 an effort to protect third parties "unauthorized acts of an apparent agent." Boulos v. Morrison, 503 So.2d 1, 3 (La.1987).

2002As the Louisiana Supreme Court instructed in Boulos v. Morrison, 503 So.2d 1, 3 (La.1987) regarding the pre-1997 law: For the doctrine of apparent authority to apply, the principal must first act to manifest the alleged agent's authority to an innocent third party.

27
Anderson Window & Patio Co. v. Dumasgreen
lactapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2013
2 sentences

2013Anderson Window & Patio Co. v. Dumas, 560 So.2d 971, 975 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990).

1996Anderson Window & Patio Co. v. Dumas, 560 So.2d 971, 975 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990).

22
Washington v. Reedgreen
lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Id., 1994-0416, p. 3, 646 So.2d at 1144 (citing Washington v. Reed, 624 So.2d 465, 469 (La.

11
Tresch v. Kilgoregreen
lactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Id. at 95 .

11
AAA Tire & Export, Inc. v. Big Chief Truck Lines, Inc.green
lactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988Lilliedahl & Mitchel, Inc. v. Avoyelles Trust & Savings Bank, 352 So.2d 781, 787 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1977); AAA Tire & Export, Inc. v. Big Chief Truck Lines, Inc., 385 So.2d 426, 429-30 (La.App. 1st Cir.1980).

11
Lilliedahl & Mitchel v. Avoyelles Trust & Sav.green
lactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988Lilliedahl & Mitchel, Inc. v. Avoyelles Trust & Savings Bank, 352 So.2d 781, 787 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1977); AAA Tire & Export, Inc. v. Big Chief Truck Lines, Inc., 385 So.2d 426, 429-30 (La.App. 1st Cir.1980).

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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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
Broadway v. All-Star Insurance Corporation green
la · 1973
2 sentences

2012Broadway, supra; Interstate Electric Co., supra. For the doctrine of apparent authority to apply, the principal must first act to manifest the alleged agent’s authority to an innocent third party.

1997Broadway, supra; Interstate Electric Co., supra. For the doctrine of apparent authority to apply, the principal must first act to manifest the alleged agent’s authority to an innocent third party.

41987–2012
Tedesco v. Gentry Development, Inc. green
la · 1989
2 sentences

2007The Supreme Court held that while there is no express codal or statutory authority for the doctrine of apparent authority in Louisiana, it is an important part of the modern law of agency, and has been utilized by the courts in this state "to protect third persons by treating a principal who has manifested an agent's authority to third persons as if the principal had actually granted the authority to the agent." Tedesco v. Gentry Development, Inc., 540 So.2d at 963 .

2003Tedesco v. Gentry Development, Inc., 521 So.2d 717 (La.App. 2d Cir.1988), aff'd 540 So.2d 960 (La.1989).

32000–2007
Luccia v. Cummings green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

2022Id., 1994-0416, p. 3, 646 So.2d at 1144 (citing Washington v. Reed, 624 So.2d 465, 469 (La.

12022–2022
Fluid Disposal Specialties, Inc. v. UniFirst Corp. neutral
lactapp · 2016
1 sentence

2022App. 2 Cir. 1/13/16), pp. 13- 15, 186 So. 3d 210 , 218-219: In the past, Louisiana courts jurisprudentially recognized the doctrine of apparent authority.

12022–2022
Lifetime Construction, L.L.C. v. Lake Marina Tower Condominium Ass'n green
lactapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014Ass’n, Inc., 12-487,12-488, p. 7 (La.App. 4 Cir. 8/27/13), 117 So.3d 109, 115 .

12014–2014
Reeves v. Celestron, Inc. green
lactapp · 1985
1 sentence

2008Walton contends that under the doctrine of apparent authority, Home, as a distributor, may be an agent of the manufacturer/seller, Centria, of the products it distributes, citing Reeves v. Celestron, Inc., 473 So.2d 397 (La.App. 3rd Cir.), writ not considered, 477 So.2d 698 (La.1985). [9] In making this argument, Walton implies that Horne, as Centria's agent, had apparent authority to bind Centria to the purchase agreement that Horne executed with Walton, such that Centria would be liable for the acts and/or omissions of Horne.

12008–2008
State ex rel. Glasper v. Louisiana Department of Corrections neutral
la · 1985
1 sentence

2008Walton contends that under the doctrine of apparent authority, Home, as a distributor, may be an agent of the manufacturer/seller, Centria, of the products it distributes, citing Reeves v. Celestron, Inc., 473 So.2d 397 (La.App. 3rd Cir.), writ not considered, 477 So.2d 698 (La.1985). [9] In making this argument, Walton implies that Horne, as Centria's agent, had apparent authority to bind Centria to the purchase agreement that Horne executed with Walton, such that Centria would be liable for the acts and/or omissions of Horne.

12008–2008
Tedesco v. Gentry Development, Inc. green
lactapp · 1988
1 sentence

2003Tedesco v. Gentry Development, Inc., 521 So.2d 717 (La.App. 2d Cir.1988), aff'd 540 So.2d 960 (La.1989).

12003–2003
Kobuszewski v. Scriber green
lactapp · 1987
1 sentence

2003Boulos v. Morrison, 503 So.2d 1 (La.1987); Kobuszewski v. Scriber, 518 So.2d 524 (La.

12003–2003
Clampit v. Interstate Dodge, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 2000
1 sentence

2002Clampit v. Interstate Dodge, Inc., 34,125 (La.App.2d Cir.11/15/00), 771 So.2d 311 , writ denied, 00-3412 (La.2/2/01), 784 So.2d 649 .

12002–2002
Clampit v. INTERSTATE DODGE INC. neutral
la · 2001
1 sentence

2002Clampit v. Interstate Dodge, Inc., 34,125 (La.App.2d Cir.11/15/00), 771 So.2d 311 , writ denied, 00-3412 (La.2/2/01), 784 So.2d 649 .

12002–2002
Rowell v. Carter Mobile Homes, Inc. green
la · 1987
2 sentences

1995The court of appeal cited Rowell v. Carter Mobile Homes, Inc., 500 So.2d 748 (La.1987), which stated: "Liability for the negligent and tortious acts of another does not flow simply because of a principal-agent or principal-mandatary relationship." 500 So.2d at 751 .

1995The court of appeal cited Rowell v. Carter Mobile Homes, Inc., 500 So.2d 748 (La.1987), which stated: "Liability for the negligent and tortious acts of another does not flow simply because of a principal-agent or principal-mandatary relationship." 500 So.2d at 751 .

11995–1995
Ideal Savings & Homestead Ass'n v. Kerner green
lactapp · 1945
1 sentence

1988Ideal Savings & Homestead Association v. Kerner, 208 La. 513 , 519, 23 So.2d 200 , 202 (1945).

11988–1988
Ideal Savings Homestead Ass'n v. Kerner green
la · 1945
1 sentence

1988Ideal Savings & Homestead Association v. Kerner, 208 La. 513 , 519, 23 So.2d 200 , 202 (1945).

11988–1988
Busby v. Walker green
lactapp · 1955
1 sentence

1976"The doctrine of apparent authority requires (1) that the principal make manifestations to a third party in some form, and (2) that the third party reasonably rely on the agent's purported authority as a result of the manifestations of the principal." The concept of apparent authority was expressed in Busby v. Walker, supra, as follows: ". . .

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

IL 88 (1981–2026) TX 34 (1916–2021) LA 25 (1976–2022) CT 24 (1987–2019) PA 22 (1973–2026) IN 17 (1989–2020) OH 15 (1996–2026) CO 13 (1984–2022) NY 12 (1991–2023) MA 12 (1981–2025) NJ 10 (1993–2021) WA 9 (1989–2012) ID 9 (1992–2016) NC 9 (1978–2016) WI 9 (1988–2020) VA 8 (1983–2026) KS 7 (1992–2013) FL 7 (1971–2008) UT 6 (1993–2021) AL 6 (1973–2016) NV 5 (2018–2018) GA 5 (1975–2014) IA 5 (2016–2016) MO 5 (1907–2023) OR 5 (1993–2016) MD 4 (1954–2013) MN 4 (2008–2016) SC 4 (1997–2025) VT 4 (1998–2004) NM 3 (2004–2017) CA 3 (2006–2014) WV 3 (1977–2004) MI 3 (2001–2025) NE 3 (1930–1972) NH 3 (1988–2007) AK 2 (1987–2012) ME 2 (1986–2018) DC 2 (1999–2019) TN 2 (2001–2008) AZ 2 (2015–2015) MT 2 (2000–2009)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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