invalid instruction in Louisiana

18 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2019 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Hongogreen la · 1997 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018 2 sentences 2018"An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction." State v. Hongo , 1996-2060, p. 4 (La. 12/02/97), 706 So.2d 419 , 421. 2003We held that "an invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction." Id. at 421 .	1	6
Watkins v. Johns-Manville Corp.green lactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994"When the words of a contract are clear and explicit and lead to no absurd consequences, no further interpretation may be made in search of the parties' intent." La.Civ.Code art. 2046; Leenerts Farms, Inc. v. Rogers, 421 So.2d 216, 218 (La.1982); Watkins v. Johns-Manville Corp., 458 So.2d 212, 215 (La.App. 5th Cir.1984).	1	1
Leenerts Farms, Inc. v. Rogersgreen la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994"When the words of a contract are clear and explicit and lead to no absurd consequences, no further interpretation may be made in search of the parties' intent." La.Civ.Code art. 2046; Leenerts Farms, Inc. v. Rogers, 421 So.2d 216, 218 (La.1982); Watkins v. Johns-Manville Corp., 458 So.2d 212, 215 (La.App. 5th Cir.1984).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (19)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. West green la · 1990 2 sentences 2019E.g., Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ; State v. West, 568 So.2d 1019 (La.1990) (following Rose ). 2019E.g., Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ; State v. West, 568 So.2d 1019 (La.1990) (following Rose ).	3	1997–2019
Rose v. Clark green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2019E.g., Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ; State v. West, 568 So.2d 1019 (La.1990) (following Rose ). 2019E.g., Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ; State v. West, 568 So.2d 1019 (La.1990) (following Rose ).	3	1997–2019
Sullivan v. Louisiana green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction. 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction.	3	1997–2018
Messere v. Maloney green scotus · 1999 1 sentence 2010State v. Howard, 98-0064, pp. 18-19 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 805 , cert. denied, Howard v. Louisiana, 528 U.S. 974 , 120 S.Ct. 420 , 145 L.Ed.2d 328 (1999) (citing Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987)).	1	2010–2010
Viray v. Beneficial California, Inc. green scotus · 1999 1 sentence 2010State v. Howard, 98-0064, pp. 18-19 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 805 , cert. denied, Howard v. Louisiana, 528 U.S. 974 , 120 S.Ct. 420 , 145 L.Ed.2d 328 (1999) (citing Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987)).	1	2010–2010
State v. Carter green la · 1995 1 sentence 2010Further, as Montejo’s Jadcson claim was questionable under the grounds he asserted in the motion, i.e., mere appointment of counsel invokes the protections of Jackson, contra, State v. Carter, supra, an invalid waiver would have been a critical argument.	1	2010–2010
State v. Howard green la · 1999 1 sentence 2010State v. Howard, 98-0064, pp. 18-19 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 805 , cert. denied, Howard v. Louisiana, 528 U.S. 974 , 120 S.Ct. 420 , 145 L.Ed.2d 328 (1999) (citing Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987)).	1	2010–2010
Pope v. Illinois green scotus · 1987 2 sentences 2010State v. Howard, 98-0064, pp. 18-19 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 805 , cert. denied, Howard v. Louisiana, 528 U.S. 974 , 120 S.Ct. 420 , 145 L.Ed.2d 328 (1999) (citing Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987)). 2010State v. Howard, 98-0064, pp. 18-19 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 805 , cert. denied, Howard v. Louisiana, 528 U.S. 974 , 120 S.Ct. 420 , 145 L.Ed.2d 328 (1999) (citing Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987)).	1	2010–2010
State v. Woods neutral lactapp · 2001 1 sentence 2009State v. Hongo, supra; State v. Woods, 00-2147 (La.App. 1st Cir.5/11/01), 787 So.2d 1083 , writ denied, 01-2389 (La.6/14/02), 817 So.2d 1153 .	1	2009–2009
State v. Woods neutral la · 2002 1 sentence 2009State v. Hongo, supra; State v. Woods, 00-2147 (La.App. 1st Cir.5/11/01), 787 So.2d 1083 , writ denied, 01-2389 (La.6/14/02), 817 So.2d 1153 .	1	2009–2009
Johnson v. Government Employees Insurance Co. green lactapp · 2008 1 sentence 2008Then, in Johnson v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 07-1391, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/9/08), 980 So.2d 870, 876 , writ denied, 08-1031 (La.8/29/08), 989 So.2d 105 , this court found that where "[a]ll other blanks for the selection of UM coverage were pre-filled and marked `N/A'" by the insurance company, such form was an invalid waiver.	1	2008–2008
Johnson v. Government Employees Insurance Company neutral la · 2008 1 sentence 2008Then, in Johnson v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 07-1391, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/9/08), 980 So.2d 870, 876 , writ denied, 08-1031 (La.8/29/08), 989 So.2d 105 , this court found that where "[a]ll other blanks for the selection of UM coverage were pre-filled and marked `N/A'" by the insurance company, such form was an invalid waiver.	1	2008–2008
State Ex Rel. Giles v. Cain neutral la · 2000 1 sentence 2008Giles v. Cain, 99-2328 (La.6/2/00), 762 So.2d 1116 , asserting that "threat to security," the rule violation he was found guilty of in June 2000, was an invalid rule violation.	1	2008–2008
Arizona v. Fulminante green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction. 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction.	1	1997–1997
Chapman v. California red scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction. 1997Sullivan, 508 U.S. at 278-79 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 (citing to Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)). [2] An invalid instruction on the elements of an offense is harmless if the evidence is otherwise sufficient to support the jury's verdict and the jury would have reached the same result if it had never heard the erroneous instruction.	1	1997–1997
ADAMS COUNTY ELECTION COM'N v. Sanders green miss · 1991 1 sentence 1996It is upon this basis that we reject appellant's reliance on Adams County Election Commission v. Sanders, 586 So.2d 829 (Miss.1991).	1	1996–1996
Mullens v. Department of Public Safety, Driv. Lic. D. neutral lactapp · 1976 1 sentence 1976In support of his argument • that his license should not be suspended for refusing to take an invalid test, he cites Mullens v. Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Division, 327 So.2d 492 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1976), rehearing denied (1976), which held that all tests given or proposed to be given prior to the December 20, 1975, promulgation of new rules by the Health and Human Resources Administration were invalid, and the refusal to submit to the taking of an invalid test was not grounds for suspension of driving privileges.	1	1976–1976
Ricks v. Close green la · 1942 2 sentences 1971Ricks v. Close, 201 La. 242 , 9 So.2d 534 (1942); State v. Gantz, supra; Airey v. Tugwell, 197 La. 982 , 3 So.2d 99 (1941). 1971Ricks v. Close, 201 La. 242 , 9 So.2d 534 (1942); State v. Gantz, supra; Airey v. Tugwell, 197 La. 982 , 3 So.2d 99 (1941).	1	1971–1971
Airey v. Tugwell green la · 1941 2 sentences 1971Ricks v. Close, 201 La. 242 , 9 So.2d 534 (1942); State v. Gantz, supra; Airey v. Tugwell, 197 La. 982 , 3 So.2d 99 (1941). 1971Ricks v. Close, 201 La. 242 , 9 So.2d 534 (1942); State v. Gantz, supra; Airey v. Tugwell, 197 La. 982 , 3 So.2d 99 (1941).	1	1971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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