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insured under the omnibus clause in Louisiana

9 Louisiana opinions name it 1 courts 1961–1973 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Parks v. Hallgreen
la · 1938 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1961–1966
2 sentences

1966The landmark case of Parks v. Hall, 189 La. 849 , 181 So. 191 (1938) is controlling as to one of the legal principles presented by the foregoing “omnibus clause.” It held that when the named insured has once granted permission to someone to use the insured vehicle, his permittee becomes an insured under the omnibus clause, even though he later ignores the named insured’s instructions as to the purpose for which the insured vehicle is to be used.

1966The landmark case of Parks v. Hall, 189 La. 849 , 181 So. 191 (1938) is controlling as to one of the legal principles presented by the foregoing “omnibus clause.” It held that when the named insured has once granted permission to someone to use the insured vehicle, his permittee becomes an insured under the omnibus clause, even though he later ignores the named insured’s instructions as to the purpose for which the insured vehicle is to be used.

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
McConnell v. Travelers Indemnity Company green
la · 1965
2 sentences

1973In McConnell v. Travelers Indemnity Company, 248 La. 509 , 180 So.2d 406 , the court summarized the rule of law governing cases of this type and stated: "Pertinent here is the well-established rule that initial permission from the named insured to use an automobile is sufficient to make the driver an insured under the omnibus clause.

1973In McConnell v. Travelers Indemnity Company, 248 La. 509 , 180 So.2d 406 , the court summarized the rule of law governing cases of this type and stated: "Pertinent here is the well-established rule that initial permission from the named insured to use an automobile is sufficient to make the driver an insured under the omnibus clause.

41969–1973
Rogillio v. Cazedessus green
la · 1961
2 sentences

1968The holding of the court seems to be more in keeping with the position of Justice Sanders, dissenting [concurring] in Rogillio v. Cazedes-sus, than with the majority opinion.” Justice Sanders in the case of Rogillio v. Cazedessus, 241 La. 186 , 127 So.2d 734 (1961), in a concurring opinion, very ably stated the initial permission rule in the following language: “Concisely stated, this doctrine is that initial permission, express or implied, is sufficient to constitute the operator of a vehicle an insured under the omnibus clause.

1968The holding of the court seems to be more in keeping with the position of Justice Sanders, dissenting [concurring] in Rogillio v. Cazedes-sus, than with the majority opinion.” Justice Sanders in the case of Rogillio v. Cazedessus, 241 La. 186 , 127 So.2d 734 (1961), in a concurring opinion, very ably stated the initial permission rule in the following language: “Concisely stated, this doctrine is that initial permission, express or implied, is sufficient to constitute the operator of a vehicle an insured under the omnibus clause.

11968–1968
Bolton v. North River Insurance Company green
lactapp · 1958
1 sentence

1967Bolton v. North River Insurance Company, 102 So.2d 544 (La.App.1958) presents a situation where a passenger was considered to be an insured under the omnibus clause of a policy.

11967–1967

Where else courts name it

LA 9 (1961–1973) MD 3 (1974–2015)

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