bona fide claim in Louisiana

13 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1961–2024 3 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 (9)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Authementgreen la · 1916 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019 2 sentences 2019Defendant cites State v. Authement, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739 . 741 (La. 1916), wherein the Supreme Court held that one taking property under a bona fide claim of right, and not with any intent of theft, is not guilty of larceny. 2019Defendant cites State v. Authement, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739 . 741 (La. 1916), wherein the Supreme Court held that one taking property under a bona fide claim of right, and not with any intent of theft, is not guilty of larceny.	1	2
People v. Washingtongreen ill · 1996 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2014 2 sentences 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence. 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence.	1	2
Summerville v. Warden, State Prisongreen conn · 1994 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2014 2 sentences 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence. 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence.	1	2
In Re Clarkred cal · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014The Court explained: Such a claim must involve “new, material, noncumulative,” and “conclusive” evi dence, [People v.] Washington, [ 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330 ] at 1337 [ (1996) ], which meets an “extraordinarily high” standard, Summerville [v. Warden ], [ 229 Conn. 397 ], 641 A.2d [1356] at 1372-75 [ (1994) ], and which “undermine[s] the prosecution’s entire case,” In re Clark, 5 Cal.4th 750 , 21 Cal.Rptr.2d 509 , 855 P.2d 729, 739 (1993), while Conway on collateral review merely advanced an “alternative and inconsistent” theory of defense to the one he offered at tr 2014The Court explained: Such a claim must involve “new, material, noncumulative,” and “conclusive” evi dence, [People v.] Washington, [ 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330 ] at 1337 [ (1996) ], which meets an “extraordinarily high” standard, Summerville [v. Warden ], [ 229 Conn. 397 ], 641 A.2d [1356] at 1372-75 [ (1994) ], and which “undermine[s] the prosecution’s entire case,” In re Clark, 5 Cal.4th 750 , 21 Cal.Rptr.2d 509 , 855 P.2d 729, 739 (1993), while Conway on collateral review merely advanced an “alternative and inconsistent” theory of defense to the one he offered at tr	1	1
People v. Tufungagreen cal · 1999 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011In the absence of any evidence that the accused sought to reclaim his own property, cf. State v. Mejia, 141 N.J. 475 , 662 A.2d 308, 318 (1995)("[A] defendant charged with theft or robbery may present evidence proving that the property taken was the defendant's and not the `property of another'"); State v. Authement, 21,737, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739, 740-41 (1916)(that a defendant's taking of property under a bona fide claim of right is not larceny "is well settled law."), the overwhelming weight of modern authority holds that a creditor who collects on a debt by the use of force commits the 2011In the absence of any evidence that the accused sought to reclaim his own property, cf. State v. Mejia, 141 N.J. 475 , 662 A.2d 308, 318 (1995)("[A] defendant charged with theft or robbery may present evidence proving that the property taken was the defendant's and not the `property of another'"); State v. Authement, 21,737, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739, 740-41 (1916)(that a defendant's taking of property under a bona fide claim of right is not larceny "is well settled law."), the overwhelming weight of modern authority holds that a creditor who collects on a debt by the use of force commits the	1	1
Crawford v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011Adoption of the proposition would be but one step short of accepting lawless reprisal as an appropriate means of redressing grievances, real or fancied.")(internal quotation marks and citation omitted); State v. Mejia, 662 A.2d at 320 ("[T]he emerging trend in other jurisdictions rejects the claim-of-right defense 773 to robbery because . . . it encourages disputants to resolve disputes on the streets through violence instead of through the judicial system.")(internal quotation marks and citations omitted); Crawford v. State, 509 S.W.2d 582, 584-86 (Tex. Crim.App.1974) ("To hold otherwise wou 2011*Adoption of the proposition would be but one step short of accepting lawless reprisal as an appropriate means of redressing grievances, real or fancied.”)(internal quotation marks and citation omitted); State v. Mejia, 662 A.2d at 320 (“[T]he emerging trend in other jurisdictions rejects the claim-of-right de fense to robbery because ... it encourages disputants to resolve disputes on the streets through violence instead of through the judicial system.”)(internal quotation marks \|fland citations omitted); Crawford v. State, 509 S.W.2d 582, 584-86 (Tex.Crim.App.1974) (“To hold otherwise would b	1	1
State v. Mejiagreen nj · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011In the absence of any evidence that the accused sought to reclaim his own property, cf. State v. Mejia, 141 N.J. 475 , 662 A.2d 308, 318 (1995)("[A] defendant charged with theft or robbery may present evidence proving that the property taken was the defendant's and not the `property of another'"); State v. Authement, 21,737, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739, 740-41 (1916)(that a defendant's taking of property under a bona fide claim of right is not larceny "is well settled law."), the overwhelming weight of modern authority holds that a creditor who collects on a debt by the use of force commits the 2011In the absence of any evidence that the accused sought to reclaim his own property, cf. State v. Mejia, 141 N.J. 475 , 662 A.2d 308, 318 (1995)("[A] defendant charged with theft or robbery may present evidence proving that the property taken was the defendant's and not the `property of another'"); State v. Authement, 21,737, 139 La. 1070 , 72 So. 739, 740-41 (1916)(that a defendant's taking of property under a bona fide claim of right is not larceny "is well settled law."), the overwhelming weight of modern authority holds that a creditor who collects on a debt by the use of force commits the	1	1
Johnson v. Stategreen ark · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence. 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence.	1	1
State v. Watsongreen ohioctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence. 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

Case	Negative	Cited
Herrera v. Collinsgreen scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence. 2002App.1996); Summerville v. Warden, 229 Conn. 397 , 641 A.2d 1356, 1369 (1994); People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330, 1336-37 (1996); but see Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390, 416-17 , 113 S.Ct. 853, 869 , 122 L.Ed.2d 203 (1993); Johnson v. State, 321 Ark. 117 , 900 S.W.2d 940, 950 (1995); State v. Watson, 126 Ohio App.3d 316 , 710 N.E.2d 340, 344-45 (1998), the district court erred in granting relief because Conway did not make a bona fide claim of actual innocence.	1	1

Also cited on this issue (6)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Conway green la · 2002 2 sentences 2022As observed by the Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Conway, 01-2808 (La. 4/12/02), 816 So.2d 290, 291 , a bona fide claim of actual innocence must involve evidence that is “new, material, [and] noncumulative.” The trial court’s judgment The trial court did not articulate any findings about “actual innocence” in its reasons for judgment. 2020State v. Conway, 01-2808 (La. 4/12/02), 816 So.2d 290, 291 .	3	2016–2022
Burrell v. State green lactapp · 2016 2 sentences 2023In its discussion of how a petitioner might meet the burden of proving factual innocence, the Second Circuit in Burrell turned to statements made by the Supreme Court about factual innocence in two post-conviction relief cases, State v. Conway, 01-2808 (La. 4/12/02), 816 So.2d and State v. Pierre, 13-0873 (La. 10/15/13), 125 So.3d 403 , to hold that a bona fide claim for factual innocence requires new, material, noncumulative, and conclusive evidence which meets an extraordinarily high standard and undermines the prosecution’s entire case. 184 So.3d at 253 . 2020In Burrell, our brethren in the second circuit stated that "[ w] hile the standard for factual innocence remains vague, it is clear that a bona fide claim of actual innocence, as basis for post -conviction relief, must involve new, material, noncumulative, and conclusive evidence, which meets an extraordinarily high standard and undermines the prosecution' s entire case." Burrell, 184 So. 3d at 253 .	2	2020–2023
Rudnick v. Union Producing Co. green la · 1946 2 sentences 1962The plaintiffs request for cancellation should, therefore, be denied.” Rudnick et al. v. Union Producing Co. et al, 209 La. 943 , 25 So.2d 906 . and, “There is ample authority for the proposition that considerations of equity may prevent a forfeiture of a mineral lease where the failure of the lessee to pay the full amount of the delay rentals, or his failure to pay it within the time stipulated, is the result of a mistake on his part, and where the circumstances are such that the mistake is a pardonable one, and particularly where the mistake is a mutual mistake on the part of both the lessor 1962The plaintiffs request for cancellation should, therefore, be denied.” Rudnick et al. v. Union Producing Co. et al, 209 La. 943 , 25 So.2d 906 . and, “There is ample authority for the proposition that considerations of equity may prevent a forfeiture of a mineral lease where the failure of the lessee to pay the full amount of the delay rentals, or his failure to pay it within the time stipulated, is the result of a mistake on his part, and where the circumstances are such that the mistake is a pardonable one, and particularly where the mistake is a mutual mistake on the part of both the lessor	2	1961–1962
Thomas v. Bryant green lactapp · 1992 1 sentence 2024National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2003-1, supra; Thomas v. Bryant, 597 So. 2d 1065 (La.	1	2024–2024
State v. Pierre green la · 2013 1 sentence 2023In its discussion of how a petitioner might meet the burden of proving factual innocence, the Second Circuit in Burrell turned to statements made by the Supreme Court about factual innocence in two post-conviction relief cases, State v. Conway, 01-2808 (La. 4/12/02), 816 So.2d and State v. Pierre, 13-0873 (La. 10/15/13), 125 So.3d 403 , to hold that a bona fide claim for factual innocence requires new, material, noncumulative, and conclusive evidence which meets an extraordinarily high standard and undermines the prosecution’s entire case. 184 So.3d at 253 .	1	2023–2023
Nix v. Whiteside green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2016In this case, presenting an alibi defense at the guilt phase put Mr. 'English in-an ethical conundrum, as committing perjury is a crime pursuant to LSA-R.S. 14:123, In Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 173-76 , 106 S.Ct. 988, 997-99 , 89 L.Ed.2d 123 (1986), the Supreme Court determined that the Sixth Amendment right to assistance of counsel is not violated when an attorney refuses to cooperate with a defendant in presenting perjured testimony at trial. 2016In this case, presenting an alibi defense at the guilt phase put Mr. 'English in-an ethical conundrum, as committing perjury is a crime pursuant to LSA-R.S. 14:123, In Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 173-76 , 106 S.Ct. 988, 997-99 , 89 L.Ed.2d 123 (1986), the Supreme Court determined that the Sixth Amendment right to assistance of counsel is not violated when an attorney refuses to cooperate with a defendant in presenting perjured testimony at trial.	1	2016–2016

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