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first prong test in Louisiana

21 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 3 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
Mire v. City of Lake Charlesgreen
la · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The Louisiana Supreme Court has explained that “[o]ccupational license taxes are imposed on the activity or privilege of conducting a business or practicing a profession.” Mire v. City of Lake Charles, 540 So.2d 950, 952 (La.1989) (emphasis in original).

11
Shaffer v. Shaffergreen
lactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017App. 1st Cir. 9/13/00), 808 So.2d 354 , 357 n.2, writ denied, 2000-2838 (La. 11/13/00), 774 So.2d 151 , this court, citing Evans, 708 So.2d at 738 , specifically noted that the first prong of this test to determine whether custody should be modified is sometimes referred to as “a material change in circumstances,” and other times is expressed as “a change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child.” This court further noted that this difference in the language used by the jurisprudence to determine whether custody should be modified did not impose a different standard on th

2017App. 1st Cir. 9/13/00), 808 So.2d 354 , 357 n.2, writ denied, 2000-2838 (La. 11/13/00), 774 So.2d 151 , this court, citing Evans, 708 So.2d at 738 , specifically noted that the first prong of this test to determine whether custody should be modified is sometimes referred to as “a material change in circumstances,” and other times is expressed as “a change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child.” This court further noted that this difference in the language used by the jurisprudence to determine whether custody should be modified did not impose a different standard on th

11
Overlook Mutual Homes, Inc. v. Spencergreen
ohsd · 2009 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Homes, Inc. v. Spencer, 666 F.Supp.2d 850, 855 (S.D.Ohio 2009), aff'd, 415 Fed.Appx. 617 (6th Cir.2011) (quoting DuBois v. Assoc. of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua, 453 F.3d 1175 , 1179 (9th Cir.2006)). 6 The lower court found that Ms. Strathman failed to satisfy the first prong of this test by showing that she suffered from a disability.

11
Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging Inc.green
la · 2008 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Office of State Buildings, 12- 1238 (La. 4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La. 12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La. 2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Pitre v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La. 5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . 6 Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

2014Office of State Buildings, 12-1238 (La.4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La.12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Fiire v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La.5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . |7Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

11
O'Gilvie v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006The Court found that the punitive damages in question satisfied the first prong of the test because they had been received in an “ordinary suit for personal injuries.” O’Gilvie, 519 U.S. at 82 , 117 S.Ct. at 454 (internal quotation marks omitted).

2006The Court found that the punitive damages in question satisfied the first prong of the test because they had been received in an “ordinary suit for personal injuries.” O’Gilvie, 519 U.S. at 82 , 117 S.Ct. at 454 (internal quotation marks omitted).

11
Mosely v. Moselygreen
lactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Ward Fontenot, 38th Judicial District Court, is serving as judge pro tempore by special appointment of the Louisiana Supreme Court. [2] We note that the first prong of this test has sometimes been expressed as a "change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child." See Mosely v. Mosely, 499 So.2d 106, 108 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 1138 (La.1987).

11
State v. Wellsgreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11

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 (31)

CaseCitedYears
Lunney v. Lunney neutral
lactapp · 2012
2 sentences

2023Lunney v. Lunney, 2011- 1891, p. 4 ( La.App. 1 Cir. 2110/ 12), 91 So. 3d 350, 353 , writ denied, 2012- 0610 ( La. 414112), 85 So. 3d 130 .

2020Lunne , 91 So. 3d at 353 .

32013–2023
Lunney v. Lunney neutral
la · 2012
2 sentences

2023Lunney v. Lunney, 2011- 1891, p. 4 ( La.App. 1 Cir. 2110/ 12), 91 So. 3d 350, 353 , writ denied, 2012- 0610 ( La. 414112), 85 So. 3d 130 .

2013Lunney v. Lunney, 2011-1891, p. 4 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/10/12), 91 So.3d 350, 353 , writ denied, 2012-0610 (La.4/4/12), 85 So.3d 130 .

22013–2023
Chandris, Inc. v. Latsis green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2011Id., 515 U.S. at 368 , 115 S.Ct. at 2190 . ^CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUNCTION OF THE VESSEL OR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION The United States Supreme Court observed that the first prong of the test of seaman status is easily satisfied, and a maritime employee who does the ship’s work falls within the purview of the Jones Act.

2011Id., 515 U.S. at 368 , 115 S.Ct. at 2190 . ^CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUNCTION OF THE VESSEL OR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION The United States Supreme Court observed that the first prong of the test of seaman status is easily satisfied, and a maritime employee who does the ship’s work falls within the purview of the Jones Act.

22008–2011
State v. Berry green
la · 1983
2 sentences

1992State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La. 1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1986), writ denied, 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986).

1991State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La.1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1985), writ den., 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986), cert. den., 479 U.S. 843 , 107 S.Ct. 156 , 93 L.Ed.2d 96 (1986).

21991–1992
State v. Hartman green
lactapp · 1985
2 sentences

1992State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La. 1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1986), writ denied, 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986).

1991State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La.1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1985), writ den., 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986), cert. den., 479 U.S. 843 , 107 S.Ct. 156 , 93 L.Ed.2d 96 (1986).

21991–1992
State v. Cushman green
la · 1986
2 sentences

1992State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La. 1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1986), writ denied, 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986).

1991State v. Berry, 430 So.2d 1005 (La.1983); State v. Hartman, 479 So.2d 948 (La.App. 3 Cir.1985), writ den., 486 So.2d 748 (La.1986), cert. den., 479 U.S. 843 , 107 S.Ct. 156 , 93 L.Ed.2d 96 (1986).

21991–1992
Bridges v. Mosaic Global Holdings, Inc. green
lactapp · 2008
1 sentence

2025The minimum contacts prong of the test “is satisfied by a single act or actions by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum state, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws, such that the nonresident should reasonably anticipate being haled into court in the forum state.” Kel-Sea Adventures LLC, 2024-0208, pp. 6-7, 405 So.3d at 805 (citing Bridges, 2008-0113, pp. 14-15, 23 So.3d at 315 ).

12025–2025
Bioclin, BV v. Multigyn USA, LLC green
lactapp · 2013
1 sentence

2025The first prong of the test is a consideration of whether the nonresident defendant has “minimum contacts with the forum state.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted).

12025–2025
Filmore Parc Apartments II v. Foster green
lactapp · 2017
1 sentence

2025Also, although 2017 Filmore concerned a different tax year—2014—the property is the same, and Taxpayers correctly note in their brief that “this Court [previously] held that the [Section 8] PBV units . . . are privately owned.” See Filmore Parc Apartments II, 2016-0568, p. 5, 212 So.3d at 624 .

12025–2025
Benoit v. City of Lake Charles green
lactapp · 2005
1 sentence

2018Additionally, Benoit, 907 So.2d at 935 , held that a developed park located in the city did fall within the definition of "land" after the 2001 amendment revised the statute to include "urban or rural." In Sexson, 2013 WL 3894106 , at *5, the court determined that the developed land of a paper mill where a high school cross country meet was held also was included in the definition of "land" after the 2001 amendment.

12018–2018
Evans v. Lungrin green
la · 1998
1 sentence

2017App. 1st Cir. 9/13/00), 808 So.2d 354 , 357 n.2, writ denied, 2000-2838 (La. 11/13/00), 774 So.2d 151 , this court, citing Evans, 708 So.2d at 738 , specifically noted that the first prong of this test to determine whether custody should be modified is sometimes referred to as “a material change in circumstances,” and other times is expressed as “a change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child.” This court further noted that this difference in the language used by the jurisprudence to determine whether custody should be modified did not impose a different standard on th

12017–2017
Shaffer v. Shaffer neutral
la · 2000
1 sentence

2017App. 1st Cir. 9/13/00), 808 So.2d 354 , 357 n.2, writ denied, 2000-2838 (La. 11/13/00), 774 So.2d 151 , this court, citing Evans, 708 So.2d at 738 , specifically noted that the first prong of this test to determine whether custody should be modified is sometimes referred to as “a material change in circumstances,” and other times is expressed as “a change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child.” This court further noted that this difference in the language used by the jurisprudence to determine whether custody should be modified did not impose a different standard on th

12017–2017
Overlook Mutual Homes, Inc. v. Vickie Spencer green
ca6 · 2011
1 sentence

2014Homes, Inc. v. Spencer, 666 F.Supp.2d 850, 855 (S.D.Ohio 2009), aff'd, 415 Fed.Appx. 617 (6th Cir.2011) (quoting DuBois v. Assoc. of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua, 453 F.3d 1175 , 1179 (9th Cir.2006)). 6 The lower court found that Ms. Strathman failed to satisfy the first prong of this test by showing that she suffered from a disability.

12014–2014
Dubois v. Association of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua green
ca9 · 2006
1 sentence

2014Homes, Inc. v. Spencer, 666 F.Supp.2d 850, 855 (S.D.Ohio 2009), aff'd, 415 Fed.Appx. 617 (6th Cir.2011) (quoting DuBois v. Assoc. of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua, 453 F.3d 1175 , 1179 (9th Cir.2006)). 6 The lower court found that Ms. Strathman failed to satisfy the first prong of this test by showing that she suffered from a disability.

12014–2014
Pitre v. Louisiana Tech University green
la · 1996
2 sentences

2014Office of State Buildings, 12- 1238 (La. 4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La. 12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La. 2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Pitre v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La. 5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . 6 Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

2014Office of State Buildings, 12-1238 (La.4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La.12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Fiire v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La.5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . |7Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

12014–2014
Hutchinson v. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, NO. 5747 green
la · 2004
2 sentences

2014Office of State Buildings, 12- 1238 (La. 4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La. 12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La. 2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Pitre v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La. 5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . 6 Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

2014Office of State Buildings, 12-1238 (La.4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La.12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Fiire v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La.5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . |7Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

12014–2014
Broussard v. State ex rel. Office of State Buildings green
la · 2013
2 sentences

2014Office of State Buildings, 12- 1238 (La. 4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La. 12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La. 2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Pitre v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La. 5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . 6 Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

2014Office of State Buildings, 12-1238 (La.4/5/13), 113 So.3d 175, 184 ; Dauzat v. Curnest Guillot Logging, Inc., 08-0528 (La.12/2/08), 995 So.2d 1184, 1186-87 (per curiam); Hutchinson v. Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5747, 03-1533 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 228, 235 ; Fiire v. Louisiana Tech University, 95-1466 (La.5/10/96), 673 So.2d 585, 591-93 . |7Regarding the first prong of this test, the utility of the defendant’s activities in this case is not disputed.

12014–2014
Jerome B. Grubart, Inc. v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2013The first prong of the test enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Grubart v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., 513 U.S. 527 , 115 S.Ct. 1043 , 130 L.Ed.2d 1024 (1995), relates to the location of the tort.

2013The first prong of the test enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Grubart v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., 513 U.S. 527 , 115 S.Ct. 1043 , 130 L.Ed.2d 1024 (1995), relates to the location of the tort.

12013–2013
State v. EK green
la · 2010
1 sentence

2012Kingston v. Kingston, 11-1629 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/21/11) , 80 So.3d 774, 778 ; Bonnecarrere v. Bonnecarrere, 09-1647 (La.App. 1 Cir. 4/14/10) , 37 So.3d 1038, 1044 , writ denied, 10-1639 (La.8/11/10), 42 So.3d 381 .

12012–2012
Bonnecarrere v. Bonnecarrere green
lactapp · 2010
1 sentence

2012Kingston v. Kingston, 11-1629 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/21/11) , 80 So.3d 774, 778 ; Bonnecarrere v. Bonnecarrere, 09-1647 (La.App. 1 Cir. 4/14/10) , 37 So.3d 1038, 1044 , writ denied, 10-1639 (La.8/11/10), 42 So.3d 381 .

12012–2012
Kingston v. Kingston neutral
lactapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Kingston v. Kingston, 11-1629 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/21/11) , 80 So.3d 774, 778 ; Bonnecarrere v. Bonnecarrere, 09-1647 (La.App. 1 Cir. 4/14/10) , 37 So.3d 1038, 1044 , writ denied, 10-1639 (La.8/11/10), 42 So.3d 381 .

12012–2012
Brandt v. Engle green
la · 2001
1 sentence

2008Brandt, supra ; Hondroulis, supra ; Pinnick, supra .

12008–2008
Hondroulis v. Schuhmacher green
la · 1989
2 sentences

2008While the trial court correctly recognized that expert testimony is not required for the second portion of the materiality inquiry which encompasses whether a person in the plaintiff's position would attach significance to a particular risk, see Hondroulis v. Schuhmacher, 553 So.2d 398 (La.1988); Pinnick, supra ; Yuska, supra, expert testimony is required for the first prong of the inquiry, which entails a definition of *726 the existence and nature of the risk and the likelihood of its occurrence.

2008Brandt, supra ; Hondroulis, supra ; Pinnick, supra .

12008–2008
Mosely v. Mosely green
la · 1987
1 sentence

2000Ward Fontenot, 38th Judicial District Court, is serving as judge pro tempore by special appointment of the Louisiana Supreme Court. [2] We note that the first prong of this test has sometimes been expressed as a "change in circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child." See Mosely v. Mosely, 499 So.2d 106, 108 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 1138 (La.1987).

12000–2000
State v. Wells green
la · 1992
11999–1999
State v. Dillon green
lactapp · 1996
11999–1999
McDermott International, Inc. v. Wilander green
scotus · 1991
11992–1992
cluster 248059 green
ca5 · 1959
11992–1992
Kimble v. United States green
scotus · 1986
11991–1991
McKoy v. United States green
scotus · 1986
11991–1991
Lane v. United States green
scotus · 1986
11991–1991

Where else courts name it

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