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reduction clause in Louisiana

9 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2018 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
Jackson v. Phelpsgreen
lactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Jackson v. Phelps, 506 So.2d 515 (La.App. 1 Cir.), writ denied, 508 So.2d 829 (La.1987).

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State Ex Rel. Jackson v. Phelpsgreen
la · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Jackson v. Phelps, 506 So.2d 515 (La.App. 1 Cir.), writ denied, 508 So.2d 829 (La.1987).

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. Trinity Universal Insurance Company neutral
lactapp · 1972
2 sentences

1987Smith v. Trinity Universal Insurance Company, 270 So.2d 637 (La.App. 2d Cir.1972).

1974It is pointed out that the recent case of Smith v. Trinity Universal Insurance Company, 270 So.2d 637 (La.App. 2nd Cir. 1972), invalidated a reduction clause as being in contravention of the statute herein in question.

21974–1987
Nall v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. green
la · 1981
1 sentence

2018In finding that the reduction clause was contrary to public policy and would not be applied, this court discussed Breaux , supra , and Nall , supra , and found those cases to be distinguishable.

12018–2018
Breaux v. Government Emp. Ins. Co. green
la · 1979
1 sentence

2018In finding that the reduction clause was contrary to public policy and would not be applied, this court discussed Breaux , supra , and Nall , supra , and found those cases to be distinguishable.

12018–2018
Pitts v. Pickens neutral
lactapp · 1995
1 sentence

2001Co., 252 La. 709 , 214 So.2d 116 (1968) (a reduction clause in policy, which provided for limits of $100,000, served to restrict coverage in certain cases to the minimum amount required by law.) [5] See also, Pitts v. Pickens, 655 So.2d 520 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 662 So.2d 469 (La.1995), wherein the court determined that a similar endorsement which limited the maximum coverage provided by the policy controlled the situation presented in the case and found that the minimum limits required were the appropriate level of coverage.

12001–2001
Graves v. Traders & General Insurance Company green
la · 1968
2 sentences

2001Co., 252 La. 709 , 214 So.2d 116 (1968) (a reduction clause in policy, which provided for limits of $100,000, served to restrict coverage in certain cases to the minimum amount required by law.) [5] See also, Pitts v. Pickens, 655 So.2d 520 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 662 So.2d 469 (La.1995), wherein the court determined that a similar endorsement which limited the maximum coverage provided by the policy controlled the situation presented in the case and found that the minimum limits required were the appropriate level of coverage.

2001Co., 252 La. 709 , 214 So.2d 116 (1968) (a reduction clause in policy, which provided for limits of $100,000, served to restrict coverage in certain cases to the minimum amount required by law.) [5] See also, Pitts v. Pickens, 655 So.2d 520 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 662 So.2d 469 (La.1995), wherein the court determined that a similar endorsement which limited the maximum coverage provided by the policy controlled the situation presented in the case and found that the minimum limits required were the appropriate level of coverage.

12001–2001
Pitts v. Pickens neutral
la · 1995
1 sentence

2001Co., 252 La. 709 , 214 So.2d 116 (1968) (a reduction clause in policy, which provided for limits of $100,000, served to restrict coverage in certain cases to the minimum amount required by law.) [5] See also, Pitts v. Pickens, 655 So.2d 520 (La.App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 662 So.2d 469 (La.1995), wherein the court determined that a similar endorsement which limited the maximum coverage provided by the policy controlled the situation presented in the case and found that the minimum limits required were the appropriate level of coverage.

12001–2001
Fisher v. Morrison green
lactapp · 1987
1 sentence

1992App. 1st Cir.1991), writs denied, 588 So.2d 1114 and 1121 (La.1991) (a reduction clause which allowed for a credit against UM limits for the full amount paid by the tortfeasor's liability insurance was struck down); Fisher v. Morrison, 519 So.2d 805 (La.App. 1st Cir.1987) (a public or livery conveyance exclusion from UM coverage was found to be unenforceable); Block v. Reliance Ins.

11992–1992
State ex rel. Brian v. Third Circuit Court of Appeal neutral
la · 1991
1 sentence

1992App. 1st Cir.1991), writs denied, 588 So.2d 1114 and 1121 (La.1991) (a reduction clause which allowed for a credit against UM limits for the full amount paid by the tortfeasor's liability insurance was struck down); Fisher v. Morrison, 519 So.2d 805 (La.App. 1st Cir.1987) (a public or livery conveyance exclusion from UM coverage was found to be unenforceable); Block v. Reliance Ins.

11992–1992
Miller v. Duthu green
lactapp · 1985
2 sentences

1987To support the validity of the reduction clause under consideration Fireman's relies upon the case of Miller v. Duthu, 470 So.2d 500 (La.App. 1st Cir.1985).

1987To support the validity of the reduction clause under consideration Fireman's relies upon the case of Miller v. Duthu, 470 So.2d 500 (La.App. 1st Cir.1985).

11987–1987
State v. Washington green
la · 1972
1 sentence

1980Deane v. McGee, 261 La. 684 , 260 So.2d 669 (1972) and Graham v. American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, 261 La. 85 , 259 So.2d 22 (1972), stand for the proposition that while an uninsured motorist policy must be written in the minimum legal amount, an insured may contractually arrange for greater coverage.

11980–1980
Deane v. McGee green
la · 1972
1 sentence

1980Deane v. McGee, 261 La. 684 , 260 So.2d 669 (1972) and Graham v. American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, 261 La. 85 , 259 So.2d 22 (1972), stand for the proposition that while an uninsured motorist policy must be written in the minimum legal amount, an insured may contractually arrange for greater coverage.

11980–1980
Graham v. American Casualty Co. of Reading, Pa. green
la · 1972
2 sentences

1980Deane v. McGee, 261 La. 684 , 260 So.2d 669 (1972) and Graham v. American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, 261 La. 85 , 259 So.2d 22 (1972), stand for the proposition that while an uninsured motorist policy must be written in the minimum legal amount, an insured may contractually arrange for greater coverage.

1980Deane v. McGee, 261 La. 684 , 260 So.2d 669 (1972) and Graham v. American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, 261 La. 85 , 259 So.2d 22 (1972), stand for the proposition that while an uninsured motorist policy must be written in the minimum legal amount, an insured may contractually arrange for greater coverage.

11980–1980
Sturgill v. Life Insurance Company of Georgia green
tennctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1972Any other interpretation (except that of Sturgill, supra, which not even plaintiff espouses) perverts a reduction clause into an exclusion of coverage clause, in every industrial accident case of dismemberment.

1972Any other interpretation (except that of Sturgill, supra, which not even plaintiff espouses) perverts a reduction clause into an exclusion of coverage clause, in every industrial accident case of dismemberment.

11972–1972
Thibodeaux v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. green
la · 1959
2 sentences

1962Co., 237 La. 722 , 112 So.2d 423 , 75 A.L.R. 2d 1228 , the policy at issue contained a reduction clause which provided the accident indemnity policy did not cover any loss "which results from or is contributed to by (a) sickness or bodily or mental infirmity * * *".

1962Co., 237 La. 722 , 112 So.2d 423 , 75 A.L.R. 2d 1228 , the policy at issue contained a reduction clause which provided the accident indemnity policy did not cover any loss "which results from or is contributed to by (a) sickness or bodily or mental infirmity * * *".

11962–1962

Where else courts name it

LA 9 (1962–2018) CA 8 (1950–2024) FL 7 (1978–2026) IL 6 (1894–2020) IN 6 (1943–2014) NJ 6 (1974–2020) MO 6 (1913–2017) MD 5 (1896–2011) NC 5 (1980–2018) PA 4 (1938–1962) WI 4 (1957–2008) NY 4 (1915–1994) ND 3 (2013–2022) MA 3 (1994–2014) GA 3 (1999–2025) MN 3 (2009–2016) AL 2 (1882–1981) WY 2 (1991–1991) CT 2 (1896–1962) OR 2 (1977–1985) WA 2 (2014–2014)

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