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two-tier test in Louisiana

21 Louisiana opinions name it 1 courts 1986–2019 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Mart v. Hillgreen
la · 1987 · cited in 11 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2019
2 sentences

2019Our review must apply a two-tier test in order to reverse the findings of the trial court: (1) "the appellate court must find from the record that a reasonable factual basis does not exist for the finding of the trial court," and (2) "the appellate court must further determine that the record establishes that the finding is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Id . at 1282 (quoting Mart v. Hill , 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987) ).

2019Our review must apply a two-tier test in order to reverse the findings of the trial court: (1) "the appellate court must find from the record that a reasonable factual basis does not exist for the finding of the trial court," and (2) "the appellate court must further determine that the record establishes that the finding is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Id . at 1282 (quoting Mart v. Hill , 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987) ).

311
Stobart v. State Through DOTDgreen
la · 1993 · cited in 9 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2002
2 sentences

2002In Stobart v. State Through DOTD, 617 So.2d 880 (La.1993), the Louisiana Supreme Court established a two-tier test for reversal on appellate review: (1) The appellate court must find from the record that a reasonable factual basis does not exist for the finding of the trial court, and (2) the appellate court must further determine that the record establishes that the finding is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous).

1998Stobart v. State, Through Department of Transportation and Development, supra ; Broussard v. Romero, supra .

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State v. Fullergreen
la · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See also State v. Fuller, 454 So.2d 119 (La.1984).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Lewis v. STATE, DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION & DEV. green
la · 1995
2 sentences

2000Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987); Lewis v. State, through DOTD, 654 So.2d 311 (La. 1995).

1999Lewis v. State Through Dept. of Transp. and Development, 654 So.2d at 314 (citing Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987)).

41996–2000
Graham v. Ogden green
lactapp · 1963
1 sentence

1993Id., 353 So.2d at 673 ; and Graham v. Ogden, supra. Therefore, when a claim of excessive force is brought against a law enforcement officer by an arrestee under Louisiana law, a single legal standard with a two-tier analysis must be applied.

11993–1993
Kyle v. City of New Orleans green
la · 1977
2 sentences

1993Id., 353 So.2d at 673 ; and Graham v. Ogden, supra. Therefore, when a claim of excessive force is brought against a law enforcement officer by an arrestee under Louisiana law, a single legal standard with a two-tier analysis must be applied.

1993Id., 353 So.2d at 673 ; and Graham v. Ogden, supra. Therefore, when a claim of excessive force is brought against a law enforcement officer by an arrestee under Louisiana law, a single legal standard with a two-tier analysis must be applied.

11993–1993
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1986The two-tier test to be used to determine whether counsel was ineffective was set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

1986The two-tier test to be used to determine whether counsel was ineffective was set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

11986–1986
Reck v. Stevens green
la · 1979
1 sentence

1986Using the two-tier analysis outlined in Reck v. Stevens, supra, we conclude these awards are excessive.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

IN 72 (1981–2024) OH 47 (1986–2026) LA 21 (1986–2019) WV 11 (1995–2022) CA 10 (1976–2015) NY 9 (1982–2006) TX 8 (1986–2024) MN 7 (1987–2015) ID 7 (1975–2023) PA 7 (1980–2004) KY 5 (2012–2026) IL 5 (1995–2023) NJ 5 (1979–2026) RI 4 (1995–2015) WI 4 (1983–2022) GA 4 (2013–2015) FL 3 (2003–2017) CO 3 (2019–2026) AL 3 (1985–2013) CT 3 (1990–1998) MS 2 (2004–2005) MO 2 (2006–2018) MT 2 (1993–2022) MA 2 (2018–2018) ME 2 (1987–1988)

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