purpose of the peremptory exception in Louisiana

94 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2025 19 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Veroline v. Priority One EMSgreen la · 2009 · cited in 10 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025 2 sentences 2025App. 4 Cir. 8/5/25), set forth the applicable law in considering an exception of no cause of action as follows: “The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy based upon the facts alleged in the petition.” Veroline v. Priority One EMS, [20]09-1040, p. 4 (La. 10/9/09), 18 So.3d 1273, 1275 (citations omitted). 2025App. 5 Cir. 10/31/2023), 374 So.3d 221 .” “The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy based upon the facts alleged in the petition.” Veroline v. Priority One EMS, 09- 1040, p. 4 (La. 10/09/09), 18 So.3d 1273, 1275 (citations omitted).	3	10
Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc.green la · 1993 · cited in 10 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021 2 sentences 2021Scheffler v. Adams and Reese, LLP, 06-1774 (La. 2/22/07), 950 So.2d 641, 646 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc., 616 So.2d 1234, 1238 (La. 1993). 2018Scheffler v. Adams and Reese, LLP , 06-1774 (La. 2/22/07), 950 So.2d 641 , 646 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc. , 616 So.2d 1234 , 1238 (La. 1993).	3	10
Scheffler v. Adams and Reese, LLPgreen la · 2007 · cited in 23 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025 2 sentences 2025“The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy on the facts alleged in the petition.” Scheffler v. Adams & Reese, LLP, 2006-1774, p. 4 (La. 2/22/07), 950 So.2d 641, 646 . 2025“The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy on the facts alleged in the petition.” Aaron & Gianna, PLC v. Chambers, 2024-0016, p. 3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/22/24), 381 So.3d 174 , 176 (quoting Scheffler v. Adams & Reese, LLP, 2006-1774, p. 4 (La. 2/22/07), 950 So.2d 641, 646 ).	2	23
Maw Enterprises, L.L.C. v. City of Marksvillegreen la · 2014 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024 2 sentences 2024“The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy on the facts alleged in the petition.” Maw Enterprises, L.L.C., 2014-0090, p. 6, 149 So.3d at 215 (citation omitted). 2023“The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy on the facts alleged in the petition.” Maw Enterprises, L.L.C., 2014-0090, p. 6, 149 So.3d at 215 .	2	7
Darville v. Texaco, Inc.green la · 1984 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1993 2 sentences 1993Darville v. Texaco, Inc., 447 So.2d 473, 474 (La.1984), Franks v. Duvall, 576 So.2d 1194, 1195 (La.App. 5th Cir.1991). 1991Darville v. Texaco, Inc., 447 So.2d 473 (La.1984) writ den. 448 So.2d 1302 (La.1984).	1	2
D'ABREU v. Diesel Power Intern., Inc.green lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994	1	1
Franks v. Duvallgreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	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 (45)

Case	Cited	Years
City of New Orleans v. Bd. of Dir. of State Museum green la · 1999 2 sentences 2025“The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to determine the 4 sufficiency in law of the petition.” City of New Orleans v. Bd. of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum, 98-1170, p. 9 (La. 3/2/99), 739 So.2d 748, 755 . 2009Corp., 01-271, p. 3 (La.App. 5 Cir. 10/17/01), 800 So.2d 1009, 1011 , citing City of New Orleans v. Board of Directors of Louisiana State Museum, 98-1170 (La.3/2/99), 739 So.2d 748 as follows: The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to determine the sufficiency in law of the petition.	8	2000–2025
Stroscher v. Stroscher green lactapp · 2003 2 sentences 2011Stroscher v. Stroscher, 2001-2769 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/14/03), 845 So.2d 518, 523 . 2009Id.	7	2005–2011
Ramey v. DeCaire green la · 2004 2 sentences 2018Scheffler, 950 So.2d at 646 ; Ramey, 869 So.2d at 118 . 2016Ramey , at 7, 869 So.2d at 118 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc., 616 So.2d at 1235 .	6	2007–2018
Arceneaux v. Amstar Corp. neutral la · 2008 2 sentences 2015Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam, 42,421 (La.App.2d Cir.10/17/07), 968 So.2d 294 , writ denied, 2008-0016 (La.3/24/08), 977 So.2d 953 ; Chisley, supra. The function of the peremptory exception is to have the plaintiffs action declared legally nonexistent, or barred by effect of law, and hence this exception tends to dismiss or defeat the action. 2015Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam, 42,421 (La.App.2d Cir.10/17/07), 968 So.2d 294 , writ denied, 2008-0016 (La.3/24/08), 977 So.2d 953 ; Chisley, supra. The exception of no right of action is directed to showing that a plaintiff has no legal right or interest in enforcing the matter asserted, based upon the facts and evidence submitted.	3	2008–2015
Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam neutral lactapp · 2007 2 sentences 2015Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam, 42,421 (La.App.2d Cir.10/17/07), 968 So.2d 294 , writ denied, 2008-0016 (La.3/24/08), 977 So.2d 953 ; Chisley, supra. The function of the peremptory exception is to have the plaintiffs action declared legally nonexistent, or barred by effect of law, and hence this exception tends to dismiss or defeat the action. 2015Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam, 42,421 (La.App.2d Cir.10/17/07), 968 So.2d 294 , writ denied, 2008-0016 (La.3/24/08), 977 So.2d 953 ; Chisley, supra. The exception of no right of action is directed to showing that a plaintiff has no legal right or interest in enforcing the matter asserted, based upon the facts and evidence submitted.	3	2008–2015
Executone Systems Co. of La. v. Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 green lactapp · 2016 2 sentences 2021App. 5 Cir. 2/24/16), 186 So.3d 1210, 1215 , writ denied, 16-0569 (La. 5/13/16), 191 So.3d 1059 ), this Court set forth the guiding legal principles regarding the exception of no cause of action, to-wit: For the purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action, a “cause of action” refers to the operative facts which give rise to the plaintiff’s right to judicially assert an action against the defendant. 2018App. 5 Cir. 2/24/16), 186 So.3d 1210 , 1215, writ denied , 16-0569 (La. 5/13/16), 191 So.3d 1059 , this Court set forth the guiding legal principles regarding the exception of no cause of action, to-wit: For the purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action , a "cause of action" refers to the operative facts which give rise to the plaintiff's right to judicially assert an action against the defendant.	2	2018–2021
In re the Mental Health of C.C. neutral la · 2016 2 sentences 2021App. 5 Cir. 2/24/16), 186 So.3d 1210, 1215 , writ denied, 16-0569 (La. 5/13/16), 191 So.3d 1059 ), this Court set forth the guiding legal principles regarding the exception of no cause of action, to-wit: For the purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action, a “cause of action” refers to the operative facts which give rise to the plaintiff’s right to judicially assert an action against the defendant. 2018App. 5 Cir. 2/24/16), 186 So.3d 1210 , 1215, writ denied , 16-0569 (La. 5/13/16), 191 So.3d 1059 , this Court set forth the guiding legal principles regarding the exception of no cause of action, to-wit: For the purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action , a "cause of action" refers to the operative facts which give rise to the plaintiff's right to judicially assert an action against the defendant.	2	2018–2021
Fink v. Bryant green la · 2001 2 sentences 2020Fink v. Bryant, 01- 0987, p. 3 La. 11 / 28/ 01), 801 So. 2d 346 , 348- 49. 2010"The purpose of the peremptory exception of no cause of action is to test the legal sufficiency of the petition by determining whether the law affords a remedy on the facts alleged in the petition." Scheffler v. Adams and Reese, LLP, 06-1774, p. 4 (La. 2/22/07), 950 So.2d 641, 646 ; Fink, 801 So.2d at 348 .	2	2010–2020
Dufrene v. Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania green lactapp · 2001 2 sentences 2017Dufrene v. Insurance Co. of State of Pennsylvania, 01-47 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/30/01) , 790 So.2d 660, 668 . 2016Dufrene v. Insurance Co. of State of Pennsylvania, 01-47 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/30/01) , 790 So.2d 660, 668 .	2	2016–2017
Randy Landry Homes, LLC v. Giardina green lactapp · 2013 2 sentences 2016Randy Landry Homes, LLC v. Giardina, 2012-1669 (La.App. 1st Cir.6/7/13), 118 So.3d 459, 460-61 . 2015Randy Landry Homes, LLC v. Giardina, 12-1669 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/7/13) , 118 So.3d 459, 460-61 .	2	2015–2016
Smith v. Cole green la · 1989 2 sentences 1993Smith v. Cole, 541 So.2d 307 (La.App. 5 Cir.1989); affirmed 553 So.2d 847 (La. 1989). 1991Smith v. Cole, 541 So.2d 307 (La.App. 5 Cir.1989); affirmed 553 So.2d 847 (La. 1989).	2	1991–1993
Smith v. Cole green lactapp · 1989 2 sentences 1993Smith v. Cole, 541 So.2d 307 (La.App. 5 Cir.1989); affirmed 553 So.2d 847 (La. 1989). 1991Smith v. Cole, 541 So.2d 307 (La.App. 5 Cir.1989); affirmed 553 So.2d 847 (La. 1989).	2	1991–1993
HPC Biologicals, Inc. v. UnitedHealthcare of Louisiana, Inc. green lactapp · 2016 1 sentence 2024HPC Biologicals, Inc., 194 So. 3d at 792 .	1	2024–2024
Venture v. Transportation Underwriters green lactapp · 1994 1 sentence 2017Venture Assocs. v. Transportation Underwriters of La., 93-539 (La.App. 3 Cir. 03/02/94) , 634 So.2d 4 , writ denied, (La. 7/1/94), 639 So.2d 1165 .	1	2017–2017
Morrison v. Baton Rouge General Medical Center neutral la · 1994 1 sentence 2017Venture Assocs. v. Transportation Underwriters of La., 93-539 (La.App. 3 Cir. 03/02/94) , 634 So.2d 4 , writ denied, (La. 7/1/94), 639 So.2d 1165 .	1	2017–2017
Campbell v. Nexion Health at Claiborne, Inc. neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2017Campbell v. Nexion Health at Claiborne, Inc., 49,150 (La.App. 2 Cir. 10/01/14), 149 So.3d 436 .	1	2017–2017
Laguerre v. Mendez neutral lactapp · 2009 1 sentence 2016Laguerre v. Mendez, 08-784 (La.App. 5 Cir. 02/25/09) , 9 So.3d 896, 898 .	1	2016–2016
Villareal v. 6494 Homes, LLC neutral lactapp · 2013 1 sentence 2015City of New Orleans v. Board of Directors of Louisiana State Museum, 98-1170 (La.3/2/99), 739 So.2d 748 ; Villareal v. 6494 Homes, LLC, 48,302 (La.App.2d Cir.8/7/13), 121 So.3d 1246 .	1	2015–2015
Naquin v. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2015Naquin v. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., 13-1638 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/2/14) , 147 So.3d 207, 209 , writ denied, 14-1091 (La.9/12/14), 148 So.3d 933 .	1	2015–2015
Daniels v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. neutral la · 2014 1 sentence 2015Naquin v. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., 13-1638 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/2/14) , 147 So.3d 207, 209 , writ denied, 14-1091 (La.9/12/14), 148 So.3d 933 .	1	2015–2015
Reynolds v. Bordelon neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2015App. 1 Cir. 9/19/14), 154 So.3d 570 . 7 Reynolds v. Bordelon, 12-2362 (La. 2/27/15), 159 So.3d 1061 . 8 Ramey v. DeCaire, 03-1299, p. 7 (La.3/19/04), 869 So.2d 114, 118 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc., 616 So.2d 1234, 1238 (La.1993). 9 Ramey, at 7, 869 So.2d at 118 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc., 616 So.2d at 1235 . 10 La.	1	2015–2015
Reynolds v. Bordelon neutral la · 2015 1 sentence 2015App. 1 Cir. 9/19/14), 154 So.3d 570 . 7 Reynolds v. Bordelon, 12-2362 (La. 2/27/15), 159 So.3d 1061 . 8 Ramey v. DeCaire, 03-1299, p. 7 (La.3/19/04), 869 So.2d 114, 118 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc., 616 So.2d 1234, 1238 (La.1993). 9 Ramey, at 7, 869 So.2d at 118 ; Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc., 616 So.2d at 1235 . 10 La.	1	2015–2015
Pierrotti v. Johnson green · 2012 1 sentence 2014Pierrotti v. Johnson, 11-1317 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/19/12) , 91 So.3d 1056, 1062 .	1	2014–2014
Credit v. Richland Parish School Board green la · 2012 1 sentence 2012Credit v. Richland Parish School Bd., 2011-1003 (La.3/13/12), 85 So.3d 669 ; Veroline v. Priority One EMS, 2009-1040 (La.10/9/09), 18 So.3d 1273 .	1	2012–2012
Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co. green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 2012Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co., Inc., 500 U.S. 614, 620 , 111 S.Ct. 2077, 2083 , 114 L.Ed.2d 660 (1991) (Peremptory challenges “permit litigants to assist the government in the selection of an impartial trier of fact.”). 2012Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co., Inc., 500 U.S. 614, 620 , 111 S.Ct. 2077, 2083 , 114 L.Ed.2d 660 (1991) (Peremptory challenges “permit litigants to assist the government in the selection of an impartial trier of fact.”).	1	2012–2012
Block v. Bernard, Cassisa, Elliott & Davis green lactapp · 2005	1	2011–2011
Gipson v. Fortune neutral lactapp · 2010	1	2010–2010
Gipson v. Fortune green la · 2010	1	2010–2010
Harris v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT green la · 2009	1	2009–2009
Gonzales v. Xerox Corp. green la · 1975	1	2009–2009
Ourso v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. neutral lactapp · 2008	1	2009–2009
ECLIPSE TELECOM. v. Telnet Intern. Corp. green lactapp · 2001	1	2009–2009
Duplessis Cadillac, Inc. v. Creative Credit green lactapp · 1992	1	2008–2008
Sivils v. Mitchell green lactapp · 1997	1	2008–2008
Grocery Supply v. Winterton Food Stores neutral lactapp · 1998	1	2008–2008
Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. v. SEWERAGE & WATER neutral lactapp · 1999	1	2002–2002
Batiste v. Webre neutral lactapp · 2000	1	2001–2001
Batiste v. Webre green la · 2001	1	2001–2001
Southland Truck Center, Inc. v. Bank of Sunset & Trust Co. neutral lactapp · 1995	1	1998–1998
Smith v. Dison green lactapp · 1995	1	1996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1:4 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4231 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1405 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9 (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

LA 94 (1977–2025) WA 2 (2010–2010) AZ 2 (1985–1995)

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