preponderance of evidence standard (Louisiana) · Go Syfert
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preponderance of evidence standard in Louisiana

12 Louisiana opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2013 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Bryant v. Giani Inv. Co.green
lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Co., 626 So.2d 390, 392 (La.App. 4 Cir.1993.) The preponderance of evidence standard requires a party to demonstrate that the existence of a disputed fact is highly probable, that is, much more probable than its nonexistence.

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Gauthier v. Matthewsgreen
la · 1938 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

1972In support of this contention he notes that the “harsh burden of proof arises from language in Hayes v. Hayes, 225 La. 374 , 73 So.2d 179 (1954)”, wherein the court said the following at page 180: “. . . the circumstantial proof in these cases must be so convincing as to exclude any other reasonable hypothesis but that of guilt.” Plaintiff asserts that this burden is too severe and urges this court to adopt the preponderance of evidence test as enunciated in Gauthier v. Matthews, 191 La. 326 , 185 So. 272, 273 (1938): “In actions for divorce, courts must take such evidence as the nature of the

1972In support of this contention he notes that the “harsh burden of proof arises from language in Hayes v. Hayes, 225 La. 374 , 73 So.2d 179 (1954)”, wherein the court said the following at page 180: “. . . the circumstantial proof in these cases must be so convincing as to exclude any other reasonable hypothesis but that of guilt.” Plaintiff asserts that this burden is too severe and urges this court to adopt the preponderance of evidence test as enunciated in Gauthier v. Matthews, 191 La. 326 , 185 So. 272, 273 (1938): “In actions for divorce, courts must take such evidence as the nature of the

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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 (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Mills green
lactapp · 1987
2 sentences

1997State v. Mills, 505 So.2d 933 (La.App. 2d Cir.1987), writ denied, 508 So.2d 65 (La. 1987).

1991State v. Mills, 505 So.2d 933 (La.

21991–1997
Sevin v. Shape Spa for Health & Beauty Inc. green
lactapp · 1980
2 sentences

1985Sevin v. Shape Spa for Health and Beauty, Inc., 384 So.2d 1011 (La.App. 4th Cir.1980) and Burrell v. Kirkpatrick, 410 So.2d 1255 (La.

1982Sevin v. Shape Spa For Health & Beauty, Inc., 384 So.2d 1011 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1980); Murray v. Haspel-Kansas Investments, 395 So.2d 453 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1981).

21982–1985
State v. BURTON & McCREARY green
la · 1994
1 sentence

2013In order to recover an amount in excess of the amount DOTD has deposited as just compensation for the taking of a landowner’s property, the property owner is required “to establish his claims by a reasonable preponderance of the evidence; speculation, conjecture, mere possibility and even unsupported probability are not sufficient to support a judgment.” State, Dep’t of Transp. & Dev. v. Manuel, 93-269, p. 3 (La.App 3 Cir. 2/9/94), 640 So.2d 299, 301 , writ denied, 94-542 (La.4/29/94), 641 So.2d 203 . |7In addition, when only a portion of a defendant’s property is taken, the landowner is also

12013–2013
State, Department of Transportation & Development v. Manuel neutral
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

2013In order to recover an amount in excess of the amount DOTD has deposited as just compensation for the taking of a landowner’s property, the property owner is required “to establish his claims by a reasonable preponderance of the evidence; speculation, conjecture, mere possibility and even unsupported probability are not sufficient to support a judgment.” State, Dep’t of Transp. & Dev. v. Manuel, 93-269, p. 3 (La.App 3 Cir. 2/9/94), 640 So.2d 299, 301 , writ denied, 94-542 (La.4/29/94), 641 So.2d 203 . |7In addition, when only a portion of a defendant’s property is taken, the landowner is also

12013–2013
STATE, DOTD v. Estate of Bickham neutral
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

2013State, Dep’t of Transp. & Dev. v. Estate of Bickham, 93-1664 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/24/94) , 640 So.2d 841 .

12013–2013
Morris v. Reve, Inc. green
lactapp · 1995
1 sentence

1998Morris v. Reve, 95-310 (La.App. 5 Cir. 10/18/95) , 662 So.2d 525 .

11998–1998
State v. Fuller green
la · 1984
1 sentence

1997This analysis is similar to that which would be undertaken in the context of an ineffective counsel claim wherein the defendant must meet the two-prong test of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); State v. Fuller, 454 So.2d 119 (La. 1984).

11997–1997
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1997This analysis is similar to that which would be undertaken in the context of an ineffective counsel claim wherein the defendant must meet the two-prong test of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); State v. Fuller, 454 So.2d 119 (La. 1984).

1997This analysis is similar to that which would be undertaken in the context of an ineffective counsel claim wherein the defendant must meet the two-prong test of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); State v. Fuller, 454 So.2d 119 (La. 1984).

11997–1997
State v. Mills green
la · 1987
1 sentence

1997State v. Mills, 505 So.2d 933 (La.App. 2d Cir.1987), writ denied, 508 So.2d 65 (La. 1987).

11997–1997
State v. Hall neutral
la · 1993
1 sentence

1997State v. Hall, 624 So.2d 927 (La.App. 2d Cir.1993), writ denied, 629 So.2d 1182 (La.1993); State v. Moore, 575 So.2d 928 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1991).

11997–1997
State v. Moore green
lactapp · 1991
1 sentence

1997State v. Hall, 624 So.2d 927 (La.App. 2d Cir.1993), writ denied, 629 So.2d 1182 (La.1993); State v. Moore, 575 So.2d 928 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1991).

11997–1997
State v. Hall green
lactapp · 1993
1 sentence

1997State v. Hall, 624 So.2d 927 (La.App. 2d Cir.1993), writ denied, 629 So.2d 1182 (La.1993); State v. Moore, 575 So.2d 928 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1991).

11997–1997
McLaughlin v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. green
lactapp · 1991
1 sentence

1996McLaughlin, 582 So.2d at 207 .

11996–1996
State in Interest of AC green
la · 1994
1 sentence

1995State in the Interest of A.C., 93-1125 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 743 (on rehearing).

11995–1995
Guilbeau v. C & D Reprographics-Lafayette, Inc. green
la · 1990
1 sentence

1993See: Hines v. Williams, 567 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1990), writ denied. 571 So.2d 653 (La.1990); DMJ v. BGB, supra. Appellants also complain that the trial judge erred in barring evidence of plaintiff's convictions.

11993–1993
Hines v. Williams green
lactapp · 1990
1 sentence

1993See: Hines v. Williams, 567 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1990), writ denied. 571 So.2d 653 (La.1990); DMJ v. BGB, supra. Appellants also complain that the trial judge erred in barring evidence of plaintiff's convictions.

11993–1993
Dmj v. Bgb green
lactapp · 1991
1 sentence

1993See: Hines v. Williams, 567 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1990), writ denied. 571 So.2d 653 (La.1990); DMJ v. BGB, supra. Appellants also complain that the trial judge erred in barring evidence of plaintiff's convictions.

11993–1993
Burrell v. Kirkpatrick neutral
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

1985Sevin v. Shape Spa for Health and Beauty, Inc., 384 So.2d 1011 (La.App. 4th Cir.1980) and Burrell v. Kirkpatrick, 410 So.2d 1255 (La.

11985–1985
Murray v. Haspel-Kansas Investments green
lactapp · 1981
1 sentence

1982Sevin v. Shape Spa For Health & Beauty, Inc., 384 So.2d 1011 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1980); Murray v. Haspel-Kansas Investments, 395 So.2d 453 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1981).

11982–1982
Hayes v. Hayes green
la · 1954
2 sentences

1972In support of this contention he notes that the “harsh burden of proof arises from language in Hayes v. Hayes, 225 La. 374 , 73 So.2d 179 (1954)”, wherein the court said the following at page 180: “. . . the circumstantial proof in these cases must be so convincing as to exclude any other reasonable hypothesis but that of guilt.” Plaintiff asserts that this burden is too severe and urges this court to adopt the preponderance of evidence test as enunciated in Gauthier v. Matthews, 191 La. 326 , 185 So. 272, 273 (1938): “In actions for divorce, courts must take such evidence as the nature of the

1972In support of this contention he notes that the “harsh burden of proof arises from language in Hayes v. Hayes, 225 La. 374 , 73 So.2d 179 (1954)”, wherein the court said the following at page 180: “. . . the circumstantial proof in these cases must be so convincing as to exclude any other reasonable hypothesis but that of guilt.” Plaintiff asserts that this burden is too severe and urges this court to adopt the preponderance of evidence test as enunciated in Gauthier v. Matthews, 191 La. 326 , 185 So. 272, 273 (1938): “In actions for divorce, courts must take such evidence as the nature of the

11972–1972

Where else courts name it

CA 72 (1952–2026) TX 47 (1965–2022) PA 38 (1985–2024) MD 32 (1972–2023) GA 25 (1936–2026) WA 21 (1984–2026) NY 16 (1904–2016) NJ 16 (1981–2021) FL 14 (1958–2024) CO 14 (1982–2024) LA 12 (1972–2013) VT 10 (1977–2016) IA 9 (1976–2023) SC 8 (2007–2022) CT 8 (1988–2009) IL 8 (1978–2018) ND 7 (1979–2007) TN 7 (2001–2022) OH 7 (1969–2018) MA 7 (1998–2014) IN 6 (1983–2013) DE 6 (2018–2026) MO 5 (1996–2014) AK 5 (1987–2023) KY 4 (1992–2025) WV 4 (1955–2025) NE 4 (1987–1998) KS 4 (1989–2024) MS 4 (1953–2003) OR 4 (1960–2007) WY 4 (1977–2011) NM 3 (1983–1997) WI 3 (1978–2023) AZ 3 (1981–2022) DC 3 (1976–1999) UT 3 (1991–1995) MI 3 (1980–2025) VA 2 (2020–2025) ID 2 (1991–2021) NV 2 (1979–1992) HI 2 (1997–2025) AR 2 (1968–2025)

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