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essential function exception in Louisiana

17 Louisiana opinions name it 1 courts 1967–2017 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Bielkiewicz v. Rudisillgreen
lactapp · 1967 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1969–1989
2 sentences

1989Article 927. 3 As long ago explained by Judge Tate, "The essential function of this exception is to provide a threshold device for terminating a suit brought by one without legal interest to assert it.” Bielkiewicz v. Rudisill, 201 So.2d 136, 142 (3rd Cir.1967) (citations omitted).

1979In Bielkiewicz v. Rudisill, 201 So.2d 136 (La.App.3d Cir. 1967), the court stated: "The essential function of this exception is to provide a threshold device for terminating a suit brought by one without legal interest to assert it.

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Waterhouse v. Star Land Co. neutral
la · 1916
2 sentences

1979Reporter's Comment (b) 5, LSA-CCP art. 927; Waterhouse v. Star Land Co., 139 La. 177 , 71 So. 358 ; McMahon, Parties Litigant in Louisiana, 11 Tul.L.Rev. 527, 528-32 (1937); McMahon, The Exception of No Cause of Action in Louisiana, 9 Tul.L.

1979Reporter's Comment (b) 5, LSA-CCP art. 927; Waterhouse v. Star Land Co., 139 La. 177 , 71 So. 358 ; McMahon, Parties Litigant in Louisiana, 11 Tul.L.Rev. 527, 528-32 (1937); McMahon, The Exception of No Cause of Action in Louisiana, 9 Tul.L.

51967–1979
Louisiana Land and Exploration Co. v. Verdin green
la · 1996
2 sentences

2003Id.; Alco Collections Inc. v. Poirier, 95-2582 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/27/96) , 680 So.2d 735 , writ denied, 96-2628 (La.12/13/96), 692 So.2d 1067 .

2001Id.; Alco Collections Inc. v. Poirier, 95-2582 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/27/96) , 680 So.2d 735 , writ denied 96-2628 (La.12/13/96), 692 So.2d 1067 .

22001–2003
Alco Collections, Inc. v. Poirier neutral
lactapp · 1996
2 sentences

2003Id.; Alco Collections Inc. v. Poirier, 95-2582 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/27/96) , 680 So.2d 735 , writ denied, 96-2628 (La.12/13/96), 692 So.2d 1067 .

2003Id.; Alco Collections Inc. v. Poirier, 95-2582 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/27/96) , 680 So.2d 735 , writ denied, 96-2628 (La.12/13/96), 692 So.2d 1067 .

22001–2003
Louisiana Capital Assistance Center v. Dinvaut neutral
lactapp · 2016
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
Fortenberry v. Hibernia Nat. Bank green
lactapp · 2003
1 sentence

2004Robertson v. Caddo Parish, Louisiana, 36,540 (La.App.2d Cir.12/11/02), 833 So.2d 1139 ; Fortenberry v. Hibernia Nat'l Bank, 37,266 (La.App.2d Cir.8/20/03), 852 So.2d 1221 . [4] The essential function of an exception of no right of action is to test whether the plaintiff has a real and actual interest in the action.

12004–2004
Robertson v. CADDO PARISH, LA. neutral
lactapp · 2002
1 sentence

2004Robertson v. Caddo Parish, Louisiana, 36,540 (La.App.2d Cir.12/11/02), 833 So.2d 1139 ; Fortenberry v. Hibernia Nat'l Bank, 37,266 (La.App.2d Cir.8/20/03), 852 So.2d 1221 . [4] The essential function of an exception of no right of action is to test whether the plaintiff has a real and actual interest in the action.

12004–2004
Td v. Mmm red
la · 1999
1 sentence

2000T.D. v. M.M.M., 98-167 (La.3/2/99) 730 So.2d 873 . [3] Even with regard to legitimate children, a biological father has been found to have such avowal action. [4] The essential function of the exception of no right of action is to provide a threshold device for terminating a suit brought by one with no legal interest to assert it, that is, to challenge the plaintiff's interest in the subject matter of the suit or his lack of capacity to proceed with the suit. [5] This exception is not available to urge a defense to the effect that the plaintiff is without interest simply because the defendants

12000–2000
Henry v. State, Through Dept. of Health green
lactapp · 1983
1 sentence

1990Henry v. State, through DHHR, 435 So.2d 565 (La.App. 3d Cir.1983), writ denied 441 So.2d 750 (La.1983).

11990–1990
Henry v. STATE THROUGH DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES neutral
la · 1983
1 sentence

1990Henry v. State, through DHHR, 435 So.2d 565 (La.App. 3d Cir.1983), writ denied 441 So.2d 750 (La.1983).

11990–1990
Teachers'retirement System v. La. St. Employees Retirement System green
la · 1984
1 sentence

1989Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana v. Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, 456 So.2d 594 (La.1984).

11989–1989
Watkins v. Louisiana High School Athletic Ass'n green
lactapp · 1974
1 sentence

1984Watkins v. Louisiana High *189 School Athletic Ass'n, 301 So.2d 695 (La.

11984–1984

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