wrong or manifest error in Louisiana

83 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 10 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 (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
Walters v. Dept. of Police of New Orleansgreen la · 1984 · cited in 36 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–2025 2 sentences 2025Regarding a question of fact, “a reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review in deciding whether to affirm the commission’s factual findings.” Walters v. Dep’t of Police of City of New Orleans, 454 So.2d 106, 113 (La. 1984) (citations omitted). 2021That review is multifaceted, and, in reviewing factual findings, appellate courts “should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule.” Walters v. Department of Police of City of New Orleans, 454 So. 2d 106, 113-14 (La. 1984).	9	36
Arceneaux v. Dominguegreen la · 1978 · cited in 14 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–2014 2 sentences 2014Walters v. Department of Police, 454 So.2d at 113 ; Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978). 1986In reviewing factual findings based on testimony adduced in open court, we must follow the clearly wrong or manifest error standard of Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978).	3	14
Mathieu v. New Orleans Public Librarygreen la · 2010 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026 2 sentences 2026Library, 09-2746, p. 5 (La. 10/19/10), 50 So.3d 1259, 1262 (citation omitted). • On legal issues, an appellate court in CSC cases applies a de novo standard of review. 2025“A reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review.” Id.	2	3
Vara v. Department of Policegreen lactapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017Id., 00-1034, pp. 4-5, 791 So.2d at 790-791 ; see also Vara v. Dep’t of Police, 16-0036, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 6/29/16), 197 So.3d 294, 297 . 2017Muhammad v. New Orleans Police Dept. 00-1034, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 7/11/01), 791 So.2d 788, 791 ; See also Vara v. Dept. of Police, 16-0036, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 6/29/16), 197 So.3d 294, 297 .	2	2
Bannister v. Dept. of Streetsgreen la · 1996 · cited in 16 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2022 2 sentences 2003Walters, supra; Newman, supra; Bannister, supra. Hence, in deciding whether to affirm the Commission’s findings, a reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review. 1999LAW AND ARGUMENT In reviewing the Board’s findings of fact, the “reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review.” Bannister v. Department of Streets, 95-0404, p. 8 (La.1/16/96); 666 So.2d 641, 647 .	1	16
Canter v. Koehring Companygreen la · 1973 · cited in 8 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–2007 2 sentences 2007Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330, 1333 (La.1978); Canter v. Koehring Co., 283 So.2d 716, 724 (La.1973). 2007Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978); Canter v. Koehring Co., 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973).	1	8
Casse v. Dept. of Health & Hospitalsgreen lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994Walters v. Department of Police of City of New Orleans, 454 So.2d 106, 113 (La.1984); Casse v. Department of Health and Hospitals, 597 So.2d 547, 551 (La.App. 1st Cir.1992); City of Kenner v. Wool, 433 So.2d 785, 788 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1983).	1	1
City of Kenner v. Woolgreen lactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994Walters v. Department of Police of City of New Orleans, 454 So.2d 106, 113 (La.1984); Casse v. Department of Health and Hospitals, 597 So.2d 547, 551 (La.App. 1st Cir.1992); City of Kenner v. Wool, 433 So.2d 785, 788 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1983).	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 (23)

Case	Cited	Years
Liang v. Department of Police green lactapp · 2014 2 sentences 2021Liang v. Dep’t of Police, 13-1364, p. 8 (La.App. 4 Cir. 8/20/14), 147 So.3d 1221, 1225 . 2021Liang v. Dep’t of Police, 2013-1364, p. 8 (La.App. 4 Cir. 8/20/14), 147 So.3d 1221, 1225 .	4	2019–2021
Cure v. Department of Police green lactapp · 2007 2 sentences 2017Cure , 07-0166, p. 2, 964 So.2d at 1094 . 2017Cure , 07-0166, p. 2, 964 So.2d at 1094 .	4	2014–2017
Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater green la · 1994 2 sentences 2007Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater, 93-1530 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 733 . 2002Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater, 93-1530 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 733 .	4	1996–2007
Muhammad v. New Orleans Police Dept. green lactapp · 2001 2 sentences 2017Id., 00-1034, pp. 4-5, 791 So.2d at 790-791 ; see also Vara v. Dep’t of Police, 16-0036, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 6/29/16), 197 So.3d 294, 297 . 2017Muhammad v. New Orleans Police Dept. 00-1034, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 7/11/01), 791 So.2d 788, 791 ; See also Vara v. Dept. of Police, 16-0036, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 6/29/16), 197 So.3d 294, 297 .	2	2017–2017
Doyle v. Ramos neutral lactapp · 2014 2 sentences 2015Id. \| ^ Jordan v. Rapides Reg’l Med. 2014Id.	2	2014–2015
Wilson v. Jefferson Parish Dept. of Parks & Recreation green la · 1996 2 sentences 2013Wilson v. Jefferson Parish, 95-470 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96) , 668 So.2d 1167 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96), 671 So.2d 927 . 2010Wilson v. Jefferson Parish, 95-470 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96) , 668 So.2d 1167 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96), 671 So.2d 927 .	2	2010–2013
Wilson v. JEFFERSON PARISH OF PARKS & RECREATION green lactapp · 1996 2 sentences 2013Wilson v. Jefferson Parish, 95-470 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96) , 668 So.2d 1167 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96), 671 So.2d 927 . 2013Wilson v. Jefferson Parish, 95-470 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96) , 668 So.2d 1167 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96), 671 So.2d 927 .	2	2010–2013
McClendon v. Bel green lactapp · 2000 1 sentence 2024McClendon, 797 So. 2d at 705 .	1	2024–2024
Wilson v. Department of Property Management neutral lactapp · 2017 2 sentences 2020Mgmt., 2016-1124 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/10/17) , 220 So.3d 144, 147 . 2020Mgmt., 2016-1124 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/10/17) , 220 So.3d 144, 147 .	1	2020–2020
State ex rel. D.R. green lactapp · 2010 1 sentence 2014Id., 10-0405, p. 9, 50 So.3d at 932 .	1	2014–2014
State Ex Rel. Tc green lactapp · 2011 1 sentence 2012State in the Interest of T.C., 09-1669, p. 2 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/16/11), 60 So.3d 1260 .	1	2012–2012
Bruno v. Harbert Intern. Inc. green la · 1992 1 sentence 2011Id.	1	2011–2011
Evans v. Deridder Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board green scotus · 2003 1 sentence 2010Id.	1	2010–2010
Whitaker v. New Orleans Police Dept. green lactapp · 2003 1 sentence 2008Whitaker v. New Orleans Police Dept., 03-0512, p. 3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/17/03), 863 So.2d 572, 574 .	1	2008–2008
Goins v. Department of Police green lactapp · 1990 1 sentence 2004LSA-Const. Art. 10, § 12, See also Goins v. Dept. of Police, 89-1243 (La.App. 4 Cir. 10/30/90) , 570 So.2d 93 .	1	2004–2004
Newman v. Department of Fire green la · 1983 1 sentence 2003Walters, supra; Newman, supra; Bannister, supra. Hence, in deciding whether to affirm the Commission’s findings, a reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review.	1	2003–2003
Van Atta v. Team Services, Inc. neutral la · 1997 1 sentence 2000Paul v. New Orleans Police Dept., 96-1441 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/15/97) , 687 So.2d 589 , 592 writ denied by 97-0364 (La.4/18/97), 692 So.2d 447 citing Bannister v. Department of Streets, 95-0404. p. 8 (La.1/16/96), 666 So.2d 641, 647 .	1	2000–2000
Paul v. New Orleans Police Department neutral lactapp · 1997 2 sentences 2000Paul v. New Orleans Police Dept., 96-1441 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/15/97) , 687 So.2d 589 , 592 writ denied by 97-0364 (La.4/18/97), 692 So.2d 447 citing Bannister v. Department of Streets, 95-0404. p. 8 (La.1/16/96), 666 So.2d 641, 647 . 2000Paul v. New Orleans Police Dept., 96-1441 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/15/97) , 687 So.2d 589 , 592 writ denied by 97-0364 (La.4/18/97), 692 So.2d 447 citing Bannister v. Department of Streets, 95-0404. p. 8 (La.1/16/96), 666 So.2d 641, 647 .	1	2000–2000
Price v. City of New Orleans green la · 1996 1 sentence 1999Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater, 93-1530 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 733 ; Price v. City of New Orleans, 95-1851 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/27/96) , 672 So.2d 1045 , writ denied, 96-1016 (La.10/25/96), 681 So.2d 360 .	1	1999–1999
Price v. City of New Orleans green lactapp · 1996 2 sentences 1999Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater, 93-1530 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 733 ; Price v. City of New Orleans, 95-1851 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/27/96) , 672 So.2d 1045 , writ denied, 96-1016 (La.10/25/96), 681 So.2d 360 . 1999Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater, 93-1530 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 733 ; Price v. City of New Orleans, 95-1851 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/27/96) , 672 So.2d 1045 , writ denied, 96-1016 (La.10/25/96), 681 So.2d 360 .	1	1999–1999
Recasner v. Department of Fire neutral lactapp · 1994 2 sentences 1998Recasner v. Department of Fire, 94-0815 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/17/94) ; 645 So.2d 1291 ; Walters v. Department of Police of the City of New Orleans, 454 So.2d 106 (La.1984); Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978). 1998Recasner v. Department of Fire, 94-0815 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/17/94) ; 645 So.2d 1291 ; Walters v. Department of Police of the City of New Orleans, 454 So.2d 106 (La.1984); Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978).	1	1998–1998
Sanders v. Dept. of Health & Human Resources green la · 1980	1	1992–1992
Orleans Levee District v. Glenn green lactapp · 1991 1 sentence 1992X, § 10(A)(4); Sanders v. Department of Health and Human Services, 388 So.2d 768 (La.1980); Orleans Levee District v. Glenn, 577 So.2d 336 (La.App.1st Cir.1991). *551 A reviewing court should apply the clearly wrong or manifest error rule prescribed generally for appellate review in deciding whether to affirm the Commission's factual findings.	1	1992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 12 (36) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 49:964 (15) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2531 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1021 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 33:2561 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 49:1005 (3)

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