requirements for a valid waiver in Louisiana

2019Although our decision turned upon the language of the statute, we emphasized the necessity that ‘the basic requirements of due process and fairness’ be satisfied in such proceedings.” 387 U.S. at 12 .

1998In State v. Strain, 585 So.2d 540 (La.1991), the Louisiana Supreme Court, addressing a challenge to the State’s use of a DWI guilty plea as a predicate, articulated the requirements for a valid waiver of the right to counsel, to-wit: The judge, in accepting a waiver of counsel at trial, should advise the accused of the nature of the charges and the penalty range, should inquire into the accused’s age, education and mental condition, and should determine according to the totality of the circumstances whether the accused understands the significance of the waiver.... there must be a sufficient i

1997Co., 609 So.2d 195 (La.1992), the supreme court set forth the requirements for a valid waiver of UM coverage.

1996Further, in Bore v. Jefferson Guaranty Bank, 543 So.2d 560 (La.App. 4th Cir.1989), the court found that the requirements for a valid hearing on a mandatory preliminary injunction were met because the court "conducted a evidentiary hearing at which all parties were present, represented by counsel and were afforded the opportunity to present evidence and cross examine witnesses." 543 So.2d at 562 .

1996Further, in Bore v. Jefferson Guaranty Bank, 543 So.2d 560 (La.App. 4th Cir.1989), the court found that the requirements for a valid hearing on a mandatory preliminary injunction were met because the court "conducted a evidentiary hearing at which all parties were present, represented by counsel and were afforded the opportunity to present evidence and cross examine witnesses." 543 So.2d at 562 .

1993In Monk , we recently stated the requirements for a valid waiver of warranty: "For a waiver to be effective, it must: (1) be written in clear and unambiguous terms; (2) be contained in the sale and... mortgage document; and (3) either be brought to the attention of the buyer or explained to him." Id. at 100 .

1989In Washington v. Morein Motor Co., Inc., 488 So.2d 325 (La.App. 3d Cir.1986), we recently stated the requirements for a valid waiver of warranty: "For a waiver to be effective, it must: (1) be written in clear and unambiguous terms; (2) be contained in the sale and chattel mortgage document; and (3) either be brought to the attention of the buyer or explained to him." Id. at 327-328 .

1989In Washington v. Morein Motor Co., Inc., 488 So.2d 325 (La.App. 3d Cir.1986), we recently stated the requirements for a valid waiver of warranty: "For a waiver to be effective, it must: (1) be written in clear and unambiguous terms; (2) be contained in the sale and chattel mortgage document; and (3) either be brought to the attention of the buyer or explained to him." Id. at 327-328 .

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982Edwards does not create a new mandate for police conduct, but delineates the requirements for a valid waiver of Fifth Amendment rights enunciated in Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). " Edwards represents a line of cases which have clarified both the procedures necessary to implement the guarantees of the Fifth Amendment and the standards for waiving those protections." Costantino, Cannavo and Goldstein, *1119 185 N.Y.L.J. 117 (June 18, 1981).

1982Edwards does not create a new mandate for police conduct, but delineates the requirements for a valid waiver of Fifth Amendment rights enunciated in Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). " Edwards represents a line of cases which have clarified both the procedures necessary to implement the guarantees of the Fifth Amendment and the standards for waiving those protections." Costantino, Cannavo and Goldstein, *1119 185 N.Y.L.J. 117 (June 18, 1981).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1982See Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 , 84 S.Ct. 1199 , 12 L.Ed.2d 246 (1946); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Hoffa v. United States, 385 U.S. 293 , 87 S.Ct. 408 , 17 L.Ed.2d 374 (1966); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682 , 92 S.Ct. 1877 , 32 L.Ed.2d 411 (1972); North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369 , 99 S.Ct. 1755 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 (1979); Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

1974The court, in dicta, stated: "The lessee may, of course, as a condition of the contract of lease, dispense *426 with the implied warranty in his favor, under articles 2693-2695." Also, in Prince v. Paretti Pontiac Company, Inc., 281 So.2d 112 (La.1973), the Louisiana Supreme Court dealing with redhibition of an automobile set forth the requirements for a valid waiver of warranty against hidden defects under LSA-C.C. 1764(2) and LSA-C.C. 2548.