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fatal error in Louisiana

17 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1903–2024 1 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Sistler v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co.green
la · 1990 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Unless this court finds a fatal error of law, substantive or procedural, or the agency has committed manifest error in its findings or abuses its discretion in exercising its authority, we cannot reverse. 5 See Sistler v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 558 So.2d 1106, 1111-12 (La.1990); Save Ourselves, 452 So.2d at 1158-59 . 2.

1990Unless this court finds a fatal error of law, substantive or procedural, or the agency has committed manifest error in its findings or abuses its discretion in exercising its authority, we cannot reverse. [5] See Sistler v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 558 So.2d 1106, 1111-12 (La. 1990); Save Ourselves, 452 So.2d at 1158-59 . 2.

22
State v. Brooksgreen
la · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Neither may an attorney’s level of representation be determined by whether a particular strategy is successful.” State v. Brooks, 505 So.2d 714, 724 (La.1987), cert. denied, Brooks v. Louisiana, 484 U.S. 947 , 108 S.Ct. 337 , 98 L.Ed.2d 363 (1987). |3The defendant maintains counsel made a fatal error in not requesting a mistrial under La.C.Cr.P. article 775. 2 He contends that the prosecutor’s comments went beyond the credibility testing allowed by La.

11
Polk v. STATE EX REL. DOTDgreen
la · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In Polk v. State, through Dept. of Transp. and Development, 538 So.2d 239, 250-51 (La.1989), the Louisiana Supreme Court held that the claimant had exhausted his administrative remedies as a practical matter when he did not seek similar minimal administrative review by the same agency officials who initially denied *154 the claim. [1] In Polk as here, the pertinent statutes did not require a process of agency review.

11
State v. Perrygreen
la · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See and compare State v. Perry, 610 So.2d 746, 760 (La.1992); State v. Gamberella, 633 So.2d 595, 604 (La.App. 1st Cir.1993), writ denied, 94-0200 (La.6/24/94); 640 So.2d 1341 .

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State v. Gamberellagreen
lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See and compare State v. Perry, 610 So.2d 746, 760 (La.1992); State v. Gamberella, 633 So.2d 595, 604 (La.App. 1st Cir.1993), writ denied, 94-0200 (La.6/24/94); 640 So.2d 1341 .

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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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
Save Ourselves, Inc. v. La. Environ. Cont. Com'n green
la · 1984
2 sentences

1990Unless this court finds a fatal error of law, substantive or procedural, or the agency has committed manifest error in its findings or abuses its discretion in exercising its authority, we cannot reverse. 5 See Sistler v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 558 So.2d 1106, 1111-12 (La.1990); Save Ourselves, 452 So.2d at 1158-59 . 2.

1990Unless this court finds a fatal error of law, substantive or procedural, or the agency has committed manifest error in its findings or abuses its discretion in exercising its authority, we cannot reverse. [5] See Sistler v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 558 So.2d 1106, 1111-12 (La. 1990); Save Ourselves, 452 So.2d at 1158-59 . 2.

21990–1990
State v. Rini green
· 1922
2 sentences

1957“As shown by the clerk’s note of evidence, the court then instructed the jury to ignore the oral part of the charge.” (Double underscoring italics of original decision.) “Under the doctrine of State v. Rini, 151 La. 163 , 91 So. 664 , this is a fatal error.

1957“As shown by the clerk’s note of evidence, the court then instructed the jury to ignore the oral part of the charge.” (Double underscoring italics of original decision.) “Under the doctrine of State v. Rini, 151 La. 163 , 91 So. 664 , this is a fatal error.

21930–1957
Lafitte Sash & Door Co. v. Robert Bros. Homes, Inc. green
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

2024In Lafitte Sash & Door Co. we found the trial court erroneously granted a default judgment against an alleged personal guarantor because the signature on the personal guarantee was not proven. 411 So. 2d at 1123 .

12024–2024
State v. Stevenson green
la · 1976
1 sentence

2017State v. Stevenson, 334 So.2d 195 (La. 1976); State v. Ruple, su pra; State v. Underdonk, supra. Under the circumstances, this court is required to vacate the conviction and sentence for attempted aggravated rape.

12017–2017
In Re Spillars neutral
lactapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015In our opinion, In re Spillars, 44,172 (La.App.2d Cir.01/14/09), 2 So.3d 593 , the biological mother opposing an intrafamily adoption argued that the trial court made a fatal error in failing to appoint an attorney on her behalf pursuant to La.

12015–2015
McCulloch v. United States green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2004Neither may an attorney’s level of representation be determined by whether a particular strategy is successful.” State v. Brooks, 505 So.2d 714, 724 (La.1987), cert. denied, Brooks v. Louisiana, 484 U.S. 947 , 108 S.Ct. 337 , 98 L.Ed.2d 363 (1987). |3The defendant maintains counsel made a fatal error in not requesting a mistrial under La.C.Cr.P. article 775. 2 He contends that the prosecutor’s comments went beyond the credibility testing allowed by La.

12004–2004
Brooks v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2004Neither may an attorney’s level of representation be determined by whether a particular strategy is successful.” State v. Brooks, 505 So.2d 714, 724 (La.1987), cert. denied, Brooks v. Louisiana, 484 U.S. 947 , 108 S.Ct. 337 , 98 L.Ed.2d 363 (1987). |3The defendant maintains counsel made a fatal error in not requesting a mistrial under La.C.Cr.P. article 775. 2 He contends that the prosecutor’s comments went beyond the credibility testing allowed by La.

12004–2004
Shadian v. North Orange County Municipal Court green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2004Neither may an attorney’s level of representation be determined by whether a particular strategy is successful.” State v. Brooks, 505 So.2d 714, 724 (La.1987), cert. denied, Brooks v. Louisiana, 484 U.S. 947 , 108 S.Ct. 337 , 98 L.Ed.2d 363 (1987). |3The defendant maintains counsel made a fatal error in not requesting a mistrial under La.C.Cr.P. article 775. 2 He contends that the prosecutor’s comments went beyond the credibility testing allowed by La.

12004–2004
State v. Gamberella green
la · 1994
1 sentence

1999See and compare State v. Perry, 610 So.2d 746, 760 (La.1992); State v. Gamberella, 633 So.2d 595, 604 (La.App. 1st Cir.1993), writ denied, 94-0200 (La.6/24/94); 640 So.2d 1341 .

11999–1999
Ott v. Fornea neutral
la · 1953
2 sentences

1998Ott v. Fornea, 224 La. 36 , 68 So.2d 749 (1953); Evans v. B.R.

1998Ott v. Fornea, 224 La. 36 , 68 So.2d 749 (1953); Evans v. B.R.

11998–1998
Carter v. Brown neutral
lactapp · 1951
1 sentence

1997Junior Money Bags v. Segal, supra ; Silver v. Nelson, supra ; Carter v. Brown, 55 So.2d 301 (La.App. 2d Cir.1951).

11997–1997
Junior Money Bags, Ltd. v. Segal green
laed · 1990
1 sentence

1997Junior Money Bags v. Segal, supra ; Silver v. Nelson, supra ; Carter v. Brown, 55 So.2d 301 (La.App. 2d Cir.1951).

11997–1997
Silver v. Nelson green
laed · 1985
1 sentence

1997Junior Money Bags v. Segal, supra ; Silver v. Nelson, supra ; Carter v. Brown, 55 So.2d 301 (La.App. 2d Cir.1951).

11997–1997
Ferrell v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. green
la · 1995
1 sentence

1996Ferrell, 650 So.2d at 747 .

11996–1996
State v. Dreher green
la · 1928
2 sentences

1940State v. Dreher, 166 La. 924 , page 967 [ 118 So. 85 , page 101] (bill 36.) " 'It is not improper for the Court to make remarks in the presence of the jury, ■giving its reasons for admitting or excluding evidence, or to state the purpose for which the evidence is offered or admitted, etc.’ 16 C.J. 832 — Criminal Law Sec. 2101.” In connection with this bill, the argument by defense counsel was that the trial judge committed a fatal error in permitting the witness to be asked what was contained in the five witness will, which he had signed as a witness and had seen in Roland’s possession.

1940State v. Dreher, 166 La. 924 , page 967 [ 118 So. 85 , page 101] (bill 36.) " 'It is not improper for the Court to make remarks in the presence of the jury, ■giving its reasons for admitting or excluding evidence, or to state the purpose for which the evidence is offered or admitted, etc.’ 16 C.J. 832 — Criminal Law Sec. 2101.” In connection with this bill, the argument by defense counsel was that the trial judge committed a fatal error in permitting the witness to be asked what was contained in the five witness will, which he had signed as a witness and had seen in Roland’s possession.

11940–1940
State v. Johnson green
la · 1922
2 sentences

1940Whereupon, the assistant district attorney made the statement, “I will assume responsibility for my remarks.” Article 381 of the Code of Criminal Procedure reads, as follows: “Counsel may argue to the jury both the law and the evidence of the case, but must confine themselves to matters as to which evidence has been received, or of which judicial cognizance is taken, and to the law applicable to the evidence; and counsel shall refrain from any appeal to prejudice.” In the case of State v. Johnson, 151 La. 625 , 92 So. 139, 142 , the court set aside the verdict and sentence and remanded the cas

1940Whereupon, the assistant district attorney made the statement, “I will assume responsibility for my remarks.” Article 381 of the Code of Criminal Procedure reads, as follows: “Counsel may argue to the jury both the law and the evidence of the case, but must confine themselves to matters as to which evidence has been received, or of which judicial cognizance is taken, and to the law applicable to the evidence; and counsel shall refrain from any appeal to prejudice.” In the case of State v. Johnson, 151 La. 625 , 92 So. 139, 142 , the court set aside the verdict and sentence and remanded the cas

11940–1940
State v. Brown green
la · 1888
1 sentence

1906State v. Brown, 40 La.

11906–1906
Lamotte v. Lamotte neutral
la · 1896
1 sentence

1903That in his dilemma, and for the purpose of repossessing himself of his property, he brought an action to have the aforesaid transfers to his daughter Louisa set aside, as will more fully appear by reference to record No. -of the docket of the district court; that he necessarily failed in this action, in the form in which it was brought,- and he appealed the case to the Supreme Court; that he died pending the appeal, and his executrix, who was his second wife, made herself a party to the cause, as executrix of his succession, and a decision was rendered, and reported in 48 La.

11903–1903

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 49:950 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 49:964 (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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