73 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1930–2025 9 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.
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Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Mathernegreen2 sentences2007Irreparable injury has been defined as "a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La. 1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). 2004Irreparable injury has been defined as “a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La.1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). | 5 | 14 |
Amacker v. Amackergreen2 sentences1975In Amacker v. Amacker, 146 So.2d 672, 675 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1962) it was stated: “Irreparable injury, loss or damage is that injury, loss or damage for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard. 1974Assn. v. Mathews, La.App., 158 So. 247 , for the pronouncement that: "* * * The writ of injunction, being a harsh, drastic, and extraordinary remedy, should issue only where the party seeking same is threatened with irreparable loss or injury without adequate remedy at law." In Amacker v. Amacker, La.App., 146 So.2d 672 , this court defined irreparable injury, loss or damage as follows: "(2) Irreparable injury, loss or damage is that injury, loss or damage for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard | 2 | 5 |
Danzie v. Rutlandgreen2 sentences1975See also Danzie v. Rutland, 232 So.2d 303 (La.App.2d Cir. 1970). 1975Danzie v. Rutland, 232 So.2d 303 (La.App., 2d Cir. 1970); McBride v. Duckworth, 232 So.2d 122 (La.App., 2d Cir. 1970). *900 The Civil Code, in Chapter 2, Of Servitudes Which Originate From the Natural Situation of the Places, provides: "Art. 660. | 2 | 5 |
City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co.green2 sentences1980An irreparable injury has been defined as "one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., 144 La. 217, 221 , 80 So. 260, 261 (1918). 1980An irreparable injury has been defined as "one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., 144 La. 217, 221 , 80 So. 260, 261 (1918). | 1 | 12 |
Concerned Citizens v. Parish of Tangipahoagreen2 sentences2024Id. 2023Id. | 1 | 8 |
Florida State University v. Joshigreen2 sentences2007Irreparable injury has been defined as "a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La. 1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). 2004Irreparable injury has been defined as “a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La.1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). | 1 | 8 |
Matherne v. Terrebonne Parish Police Jurygreen2 sentences2007Irreparable injury has been defined as "a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La. 1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). 2007Irreparable injury has been defined as "a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314, 319 (La. 1981), cert denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982). | 1 | 8 |
| Parish of Jefferson v. Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisianagreen | 1 | 1 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School Board v. Wilsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School Board v. Wilsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Matter of Succession of Vicegreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Succession of Vicegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ouachita Parish Police Jury v. AM. WASTE AND POLLUTION CONTROL CO.green | 1 | 1 |
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners v. Tackett
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2 sentences1975City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 217 , 80 So. 260 ; Louisiana State Board of Medical Exam. v. Tackett, La.App., 70 So.2d 207 .” There is no allegation in plaintiff’s petition that plaintiff could not be compensated adequately in damages or that damages could not be measured by a pecuniary standard. 1974Tackett, La.App., 70 So.2d 207 ." We find, as a matter of law, based on the action of the Department in designating the defendants the collective bargaining agent of approximately two-thirds of its affected employees who are non-union members, that plaintiffs have no adequate remedy at law to recover damages incurred by the action of the Department and the appellants herein, and further that such damage cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard. | 5 | 1962–1980 |
Star Ent. v. State Through Dept. of Rev.
green
2 sentences2006Star Enter. v. State Through Dept. of Revenue and Taxation, 95-1980, 95-1981, 95-1982, p. 13 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/28/96), 676 So.2d 827, 834 , writ denied, 96-1983 (La.3/14/97), 689 So.2d 1383 . 1997And a few close friends would have no place to live. * * * * * * "Irreparable harm" generally means "loss that cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or measured by a pecuniary standard." Star Enterprise v. State Through Dep't Of Revenue and Taxation, 95-1980, 95-1981, 95-1982 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/28/96) , 676 So.2d 827, 834 , writ denied, 96-1983 (La.3/1497), 689 So.2d 1383 . | 4 | 1997–2006 |
Star Enterprises v. State
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2 sentences2006Star Enter. v. State Through Dept. of Revenue and Taxation, 95-1980, 95-1981, 95-1982, p. 13 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/28/96), 676 So.2d 827, 834 , writ denied, 96-1983 (La.3/14/97), 689 So.2d 1383 . 1997And a few close friends would have no place to live. * * * * * * "Irreparable harm" generally means "loss that cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or measured by a pecuniary standard." Star Enterprise v. State Through Dep't Of Revenue and Taxation, 95-1980, 95-1981, 95-1982 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/28/96) , 676 So.2d 827, 834 , writ denied, 96-1983 (La.3/1497), 689 So.2d 1383 . | 4 | 1997–2006 |
Brannan v. Talbot
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2 sentences2022Id. 2006“Irreparable injury is injury or loss for which damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard or which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages.” Bra nnan v. Talbot, 29,692, p. 10 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/2/97), 691 So.2d 848, 854 , writ denied, 97-1419 (La.9/19/97), 701 So.2d 172 (citations omitted). | 3 | 2000–2022 |
Leonard v. Allstate Insurance Co.
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2 sentences2016Giauque v. Clean Harbors Plaquemine, L.L.C., 2005-0799, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/9/06), 938 So.2d 135, 140 , writs denied, 2006-1720, 2006-1818 (La. 1/12/07), 948 So.2d 150 , 151. 2008Giauque v. Clean Harbors Plaquemine, L.L.C., 05-0799 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/9/06) , 938 So.2d 135, 140 , writs denied, 06-1720, 06-1818 (La.1/12/07), 948 So.2d 150 , 151. | 3 | 2007–2016 |
GIAQUE v. Clean Harbors Plaquemine, LLC
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2 sentences2016Giauque v. Clean Harbors Plaquemine, L.L.C., 2005-0799, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/9/06), 938 So.2d 135, 140 , writs denied, 2006-1720, 2006-1818 (La. 1/12/07), 948 So.2d 150 , 151. 2008Giauque v. Clean Harbors Plaquemine, L.L.C., 05-0799 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/9/06) , 938 So.2d 135, 140 , writs denied, 06-1720, 06-1818 (La.1/12/07), 948 So.2d 150 , 151. | 3 | 2007–2016 |
Pennington v. Drews
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2 sentences1970In that case the court applied the definition of irreparable injury adopted by the Supreme Court in City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 217 , 80 So. 260 (1918), namely: "An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." In Pennington v. Drews, 209 La. 1 , 24 So.2d 156 (1945), the Supreme Court made a distinction between a stipulated "penalty" and stipulated "damages" and held that an injunction would lie where the stipulation was one of 1970In that case the court applied the definition of irreparable injury adopted by the Supreme Court in City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 217 , 80 So. 260 (1918), namely: "An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard." In Pennington v. Drews, 209 La. 1 , 24 So.2d 156 (1945), the Supreme Court made a distinction between a stipulated "penalty" and stipulated "damages" and held that an injunction would lie where the stipulation was one of | 3 | 1970–1989 |
Melancon v. Assumption Parish Police Jury
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2 sentences1986Melancon v. Assumption Parish Police Jury, 231 So.2d 690 (La.App. 1st Cir.1970); South Cent. 1971Ridge Park v. Police Jury of Jefferson Parish, 210 La. 351 , 27 So.2d 128 (1946); Cloud v. Dyess, 172 So.2d 528 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1965). “ ‘An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.’ City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 217 , 80 So. 260 (1918).” (Melancon v. Assumption Parish Police Jury, 231 So.2d 690,691 ) We further stated in Melancon that the trial judge has broad discretion in determining whether to grant or refuse a preliminar | 3 | 1971–1986 |
Rapides Dairy Dealers' Co-Op. Ass'n v. Mathews
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2 sentences1974Assn. v. Mathews, La.App., 158 So. 247 , for the pronouncement that: "* * * The writ of injunction, being a harsh, drastic, and extraordinary remedy, should issue only where the party seeking same is threatened with irreparable loss or injury without adequate remedy at law." In Amacker v. Amacker, La.App., 146 So.2d 672 , this court defined irreparable injury, loss or damage as follows: "(2) Irreparable injury, loss or damage is that injury, loss or damage for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard 1970In this regard we cite the following enunciation appearing in Rapides Dairy Dealers' Co-op Ass'n v. Mathews, 1935, La.App., 158 So. 247 . `* * * The writ of injunction, being a harsh, drastic, and extraordinary remedy, should issue only where the party seeking same is threatened with irreparable loss or injury without adequate remedy at law.'" [ 146 So.2d 672, 675 ] Our courts have defined irreparable injury, loss or damage, as that injury, loss or damage for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard. | 3 | 1962–1974 |
Monochem, Inc. v. East Ascension Telephone Co.
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2 sentences1974LSA-C.C.P. art. 3601.” [ 235 So.2d 222, 226 ] A definition of “irreparable injury” was stated in Monochem, Inc. v. East Ascension Telephone Company, 195 So.2d 748 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1967): “ * * * Irreparable injury is that injury ‘for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.’ ” [ 195 So.2d 748, 751 ] Franklin v. Clemmons, 252 So.2d 687 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1971); Piper v. Olinde’s Hardware & Supply Co., 259 So.2d 655 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1972) and State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athleti 1974LSA-C.C.P. art. 3601.” [ 235 So.2d 222, 226 ] A definition of “irreparable injury” was stated in Monochem, Inc. v. East Ascension Telephone Company, 195 So.2d 748 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1967): “ * * * Irreparable injury is that injury ‘for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.’ ” [ 195 So.2d 748, 751 ] Franklin v. Clemmons, 252 So.2d 687 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1971); Piper v. Olinde’s Hardware & Supply Co., 259 So.2d 655 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1972) and State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athleti | 3 | 1971–1974 |
Shaw v. Hingle
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2 sentences2025Shaw v. Hingle, 94-1579 (La. 1/17/95), 648 So. 2d 903 ; Terral v. AG Res. 2025Shaw v. Hingle, 94-1579 (La. 1/17/95), 648 So. 2d 903 ; Terral v. AG Res. | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Tschirn v. Secor Bank
neutral
2 sentences2006“Irreparable injury is injury or loss for which damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard or which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages.” Bra nnan v. Talbot, 29,692, p. 10 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/2/97), 691 So.2d 848, 854 , writ denied, 97-1419 (La.9/19/97), 701 So.2d 172 (citations omitted). 2000Brannan v. Talbot, 29,692 (La.App.2d Cir.4/2/97), 691 So.2d 848 , review denied, 97-1419 (La.9/19/97), 701 So.2d 172 . | 2 | 2000–2006 |
Johnson v. Lee
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2 sentences1997Prakasam v. Popowski, supra ; Amacker v. Amacker, 146 So.2d 672 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1962); Johnson v. Lee, 352 So.2d 303 (La. 1990Johnson v. Lee, 352 So.2d 303 (La.App. 4th Cir.1977); National Pacific Corp. v. American Commonwealth Financial Corp., 348 So.2d 735 (La.App. 1st Cir.1977). | 2 | 1990–1997 |
National Pac. Corp. v. American Com. Fin. Corp.
green
2 sentences1990Johnson v. Lee, 352 So.2d 303 (La.App. 4th Cir.1977); National Pacific Corp. v. American Commonwealth Financial Corp., 348 So.2d 735 (La.App. 1st Cir.1977). 1983National Pacific Corporation v. American Commonwealth Financial Corporation, 348 So.2d 735 (La.App. 1st Cir.1977). | 2 | 1983–1990 |
Daigre Engineers, Inc. v. City of Winnfield
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2 sentences1986Terrebonne Parish Police Jury v. Matherne, 405 So.2d 314 (La.1981), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 972 , 102 S.Ct. 2234 , 72 L.Ed.2d 845 (1982); Daigre Engineers, Inc. v. City of Winnfield, 385 So.2d 866 (La.App. 2d Cir.1980). 1983Daigre Engineers, Inc. v. City of Winnfield, 385 So.2d 866 (La.App. 2d Cir.1980). | 2 | 1983–1986 |
Wood v. Gibson Const. Co., Inc.
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2 sentences1982Wood v. Gibson Construction Company, Inc., 313 So.2d 898 (La.App.2d Cir.1975), writ refused, 320 So.2d 549 . 1977Wood v. Gibson Construction Company, 313 So.2d 898 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1975), writ refused 320 So.2d 549 (La.1975). | 2 | 1977–1982 |
Vangraff, Inc. v. McCearley
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2 sentences1982Wood v. Gibson Construction Company, Inc., 313 So.2d 898 (La.App.2d Cir.1975), writ refused, 320 So.2d 549 . 1977Wood v. Gibson Construction Company, 313 So.2d 898 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1975), writ refused 320 So.2d 549 (La.1975). | 2 | 1977–1982 |
State Board of Ed. v. National Collegiate Ath. Ass'n
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2 sentences1980Caffery v. Powell, 320 So.2d 223 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1975); State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 273 So.2d 912 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1973); and Waters v. Karst, 235 So.2d 222 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1970). 1974LSA-C.C.P. art. 3601.” [ 235 So.2d 222, 226 ] A definition of “irreparable injury” was stated in Monochem, Inc. v. East Ascension Telephone Company, 195 So.2d 748 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1967): “ * * * Irreparable injury is that injury ‘for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.’ ” [ 195 So.2d 748, 751 ] Franklin v. Clemmons, 252 So.2d 687 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1971); Piper v. Olinde’s Hardware & Supply Co., 259 So.2d 655 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1972) and State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athleti | 2 | 1974–1980 |
Waters v. Karst
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2 sentences1980Caffery v. Powell, 320 So.2d 223 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1975); State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 273 So.2d 912 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1973); and Waters v. Karst, 235 So.2d 222 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1970). 1974LSA-C.C.P. art. 3601.” [ 235 So.2d 222, 226 ] A definition of “irreparable injury” was stated in Monochem, Inc. v. East Ascension Telephone Company, 195 So.2d 748 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1967): “ * * * Irreparable injury is that injury ‘for which the injured party cannot be compensated adequately in damages or for which his damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.’ ” [ 195 So.2d 748, 751 ] Franklin v. Clemmons, 252 So.2d 687 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1971); Piper v. Olinde’s Hardware & Supply Co., 259 So.2d 655 (La.App., 1st Cir. 1972) and State Board of Education v. National Collegiate Athleti | 2 | 1974–1980 |
McBride v. Duckworth
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2 sentences1975Danzie v. Rutland, 232 So.2d 303 (La.App., 2d Cir. 1970); McBride v. Duckworth, 232 So.2d 122 (La.App., 2d Cir. 1970). *900 The Civil Code, in Chapter 2, Of Servitudes Which Originate From the Natural Situation of the Places, provides: "Art. 660. 1973Danzie v. Rutland, 232 So.2d 303 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1970); McBride v. Duckworth, 232 So.2d 122 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1969). | 2 | 1973–1975 |
State ex rel. Bayou Sara Lumber Co. v. Brunot
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2 sentences1933In City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 221 , 80 So. 260, 261 , the court adopted a definition of irreparable injury, viz.: “An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” See, also, State v. Brunot, 112 La. 425 , 36 So. 481 ; Adams v. Rustan, 3 La. 1933In City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 221 , 80 So. 260, 261 , the court adopted a definition of irreparable injury, viz.: “An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” See, also, State v. Brunot, 112 La. 425 , 36 So. 481 ; Adams v. Rustan, 3 La. | 2 | 1933–1962 |
Adams v. Town of Ruston
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2 sentences1962Bayou Sara Lumber Co.] v. Brunot, 112 La. 425 , 36 So. 481 ; Adams v. Ruston, 3 La.App. 188 . * * * * * * "Where there is an adequate remedy at law, resort to injunction should not be upheld." In the instant cause the quoted allegations of plaintiff's petition clearly entitled plaintiff to the legal remedy of sequestration as authorized by Article 3571 LSA-C.C.P. which provides as follows: "Art. 3571. 1933In City of Lake Charles v. Lake Charles Ry., Light & Waterworks Co., 144 La. 221 , 80 So. 260, 261 , the court adopted a definition of irreparable injury, viz.: “An irreparable injury is one for which the party injured cannot be compensated adequately in damages, or for which the damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” See, also, State v. Brunot, 112 La. 425 , 36 So. 481 ; Adams v. Rustan, 3 La. | 2 | 1933–1962 |
Meredith v. I Am Music, LLC
green
1 sentence2024App. 4 Cir. 2/13/19), 265 So.3d 1143 , 1146). 4 Regarding the first element, irreparable injury is “a loss sustained by an injured party which cannot be adequately compensated in money damages or for which such damages cannot be measured by a pecuniary standard.” State ex rel. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund v. State, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries neutral | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Dale v. Louisiana Secretary of State green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Robbins v. STATE, LAND OFFICE green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Dejean v. Fritz Field Hunting Club neutral | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Robbins v. STATE, LAND OFFICE neutral | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Lassalle v. Daniels green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Prakasam v. Popowski green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Ouachita Parish Police Jury v. American Waste & Pollution Control Co. neutral | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Steinbergh v. City of Cambridge green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Burke v. Jacoby green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| City of Lawrenceville v. Gwinnett 316 Associates green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Pogo Producing Co. v. United Gas Pipe Line Co. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Anzelmo v. LOUISIANA COM'N ON ETHICS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Deer Slayers v. LA. MOTEL AND INV. CORP. green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| J. Weingarten, Inc. v. Northgate Mall, Inc. green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| LeBlanc v. Lyons neutral | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Keich v. Barkley Place, Inc. neutral | 1 | 1983–1983 |
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