showing of manifest error in Louisiana

367 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1939–2022 3 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 (18)

Case	Followed	Cited
Gonzales v. Babco Farm, Inc.green lactapp · 1988 · cited in 41 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2022 2 sentences 2022See Bruno, 593 So.2d at 361 (citing Gonzales v. Babco Farm, Inc., 535 So.2d 822, 824 (La. 2015Gonzales v. Babco Farm, Inc., 535 So.2d 822, 824 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 536 So.2d 1200 (La.1988) (collecting cases).	36	41
Bruno v. Harbert Intern. Inc.green la · 1992 · cited in 44 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2022 2 sentences 2018Under that standard, "[t]he trial court's determinations as to whether the worker's testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error." Id. (quoting Bruno v. Harbert Int'l, Inc ., 593 So.2d 357 , 361 (La. 1992) ). 2018Under that standard, "[t]he trial court's determinations as to whether the worker's testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error." Id. (quoting *375 Bruno v. Harbert Int'l, Inc ., 593 So.2d 357 , 361 (La. 1992) ).	10	44
Arceneaux v. Dominguegreen la · 1978 · cited in 46 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1979–1995 2 sentences 1995Arcenecaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La. 1978). 1985We conclude that the trial court's holdings are adequately supported by the evidence and absent a showing of manifest error, his findings of fact will not be disturbed on appeal, Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978).	4	46
State Through Dept. of Highways v. Ruckstuhlgreen lactapp · 1977 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1979–1984 2 sentences 1984"In expropriation proceedings, the trial court's factual findings as to severance damages and the evaluation of, and the weight given to, the testimony of expert witnesses will not be disturbed on review absent a showing of manifest error." State Through Dept. of Highways v. Ruckstuhl, 348 So.2d 701, 704 (La.App. 1st Cir.1977). 1983State, Department of Highways v. Ruckstuhl, 348 So.2d 701, 704 (La.App. 1st Cir.1977); See Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978)." The four experts determined severance damages as follows: 1.	4	4
Gates v. Hanover Insurance Companygreen lactapp · 1969 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–2022 2 sentences 2010"Therefore, in the absence of a showing of manifest error or an abuse of discretion in finding that the grounds `cannot' be removed by amendment, the court's judgment should not be disturbed." Id., 218 So.2d at 652 . 2010"Therefore, in the absence of a showing of manifest error or an abuse of discretion in finding that the grounds `cannot' be removed by amendment, the court's judgment should not be disturbed." Id., 218 So.2d at 652 .	3	5
Roberts v. Tiny Tim Thrifty Checkgreen lactapp · 1979 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–1985 2 sentences 1985Roberts v. Tiny Tim Thrifty Check, 367 So.2d 64, 66 (La.App. 4th Cir.1979). 1985“The qualifications of an expert witness rests within the sound discretion of the trial court, and his determination will not be disturbed except for a showing of manifest error.” Roberts v. Tiny Tim Thrifty Check, 367 So.2d 64, 66 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1979).	2	5
Succession of Launiusgreen lactapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	2	2
State v. Arnaudgreen la · 1982 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1989	2	2
Canter v. Koehring Companygreen la · 1973 · cited in 43 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1974–1991 2 sentences 1991Cockerham v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, 559 So.2d 527 (La.App.2d Cir.1990); Finley v. Bass, 478 So.2d 608 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1985); Canter v. Koehring, supra . 1976A workmen’s compensation claimant must prove permanent and total disability by a reasonable preponderance of evidence (Tyler v. Owens Illinois, Inc., 289 So.2d 893 (La.App. 4th Cir., 1974) and Prim v. City of Shreveport, 297 So.2d 421 (La. 1974); and the trial court’s findings of fact based upon its weighing of the evidence will be reversed only upon a showing of manifest error (Canter v. Koehring Company, 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973).	1	43
Rosell v. Escogreen la · 1989 · cited in 8 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–2007 2 sentences 2007Rosell, 549 So.2d at 844 . 1993In determining whether the worker has discharged his or her burden of proof, the trial court should accept as true a witness’s uncontradicted testimony, although the witness is a party, absent ‘circumstances casting suspicion on the reliability of this testimony.’ The trial court’s determinations as to whether the worker’s testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his or her burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error.” (Citations omitted.) In Rosell v. ESCO, 549 So.2d 840, 844-45 (La.1989	1	8
Richardson v. Continental Ins. Co.green lactapp · 1985 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–2018 2 sentences 2018Co. , 468 So.2d 675 (La.App. 3 Cir.), writ denied , 474 So.2d 1304 (La.1985) ; Matter of Aaron , 417 So.2d 105 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1982) ). 2009Co., 468 So.2d 675 , (La.App. 3 Cir.1985), writ denied, 474 So.2d 1304 (La.1985)).	1	5
Harrison v. Chicago Mill & Lumber Co.green lactapp · 1984 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–2010 2 sentences 2010Harrison v. Chicago Mill & Lumber Co., 446 So.2d 843 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984). 1987Harrison v. Chicago Mill & Lumber Co., 446 So.2d 843, 848 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984) and cases cited therein.	1	3
Vallery v. Olin Corp.green lactapp · 1976 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1981–1987	1	2
Crutcher-Tufts Resources, Inc. v. Tuftsgreen lactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019	1	1
Sommer v. STATE, DEPT. OF TRANSP. DEVELOPMENTgreen lactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014	1	1
Sequeira v. Sequeiragreen lactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013	1	1
Langley v. Langleygreen lactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013	1	1
Demery v. Dupreegreen lactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010	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 (62)

Case	Cited	Years
Gonzales v. Babco Farm, Inc. green la · 1988 2 sentences 2015Gonzales v. Babco Farm, Inc., 535 So.2d 822, 824 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 536 So.2d 1200 (La.1988) (collecting cases). 2014Gonzales v. Babco Farms, Inc., 535 So.2d 822, 824 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 536 So.2d 1200 (La.1988) (collecting cases)....	38	1992–2015
Newell v. United States Fid. & Guar. Co. neutral lactapp · 1979 2 sentences 1987Hookfin v. Schwegmann, supra; Newell v. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., 368 So.2d 1158 (La. 1983I find that this plaintiff has simply not carried that burden.” “The findings of a trial court on factual issues in a workmen’s compensation case are entitled to great weight and are not to be disturbed except on a showing of manifest error.” Newell v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, 368 So.2d 1158 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1979).	9	1980–1987
STATE THROUGH DEPT. OF HIGHWAYS v. Wilson green lactapp · 1979 2 sentences 1988State, through Dept. of Highways v. Wilson, 372 So.2d 632 (La.App. 1st Cir.1979). 1986This court, in State, Through Department of Highways v. Wilson, 372 So.2d 632 (La.App. 1st Cir.1979), found no manifest error in the district court's acceptence of the opinion testimony of Kermit Williams, reasoning, in part, as follows: In expropriation proceedings, the trial court's ... evaluation of, and the weight given to, the testimony of expert witnesses will not be disturbed on review absent a showing of manifest error....	8	1982–1988
Bateman v. Power Rig Rental Tool Co. neutral lactapp · 1984 2 sentences 2018The "[q]ualification of a witness as an expert ... lies within the trial judge's wide discretion, and such determinations will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing of manifest error." Mitchell v. Fradella , 628 So.2d 1198 , 1203 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1993) (citing 872 Bateman v. Power Rig Rental Tool Co. , 453 So.2d 998 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1984) ; Richardson v. Continental Ins. 1993*Bateman v. Power Rig Rental Tool Co., 453 So.2d 998 (La.App. 3 Cir.1984); Richardson v. Continental Ins.	6	1986–2018
State v. Battson neutral lactapp · 2002 2 sentences 2006The trial court has wide discretion in determining the credibility of witnesses and its factual determinations will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing of manifest error." State v. Battson, 36,336, p. 5 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/18/02), 828 So.2d 132, 135 . 2004The trial court has wide discretion in determining the credibility of witnesses and its factual determinations will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing of manifest error." State v. Battson, 36,336, p. 5 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/18/02), 828 So.2d 132, 135 .	6	2003–2006
Richardson v. Continental Ins. Co. green la · 1985 2 sentences 2018Co. , 468 So.2d 675 (La.App. 3 Cir.), writ denied , 474 So.2d 1304 (La.1985) ; Matter of Aaron , 417 So.2d 105 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1982) ). 2009Co., 468 So.2d 675 , (La.App. 3 Cir.1985), writ denied, 474 So.2d 1304 (La.1985)).	5	1987–2018
Alexander v. Pellerin Marble & Granite green la · 1994 2 sentences 2002Alexander v. Pellerin Marble & Granite, 93-1698 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 706 . 1999Alexander v. Pellerin Marble & Granite, 93-1698 (La.1/14/94), 630 So.2d 706 ; Smalley v. Integrity, Inc., 31-247 (La.App.2d Cir.12/9/98), 722 So.2d 332 .	5	1998–2002
Kelley v. M & M DODGE, INC. green la · 1979 2 sentences 1990Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978), on remand 370 So.2d 1262 , writ denied 374 So.2d 660 (La.1979); Canter v. Koehring, 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973); Brownell v. Dietz Motor Lines, 503 So.2d 1069 (La.App. 2d Cir.1987), writ denied 505 So.2d 60 (La.1987). 1988Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978), on remand 370 So.2d 1262 , writ denied . 374 So.2d 660 (La.1979); Canter v. Koehring, 283 So.2d 716 (La. 1973); Ducote v. J.A.	5	1986–1990
Massiha v. Beahm green lactapp · 2007 2 sentences 2016“While article 934 permits a plaintiff to amend the petition to remove the objection, the decision to permit an amendment is within the sound discretion of the trial court and, therefore, will not be disturbed absent a showing of manifest error or abuse of discretion.” Massiha v. Beahm, 2007-0137, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 8/15/07), 966 So.2d 87, 89 . 2010"However, the right to amend is not so absolute as to permit the same when such amendment would constitute a vain and useless act." Id. "[T]he decision to permit an amendment is within the sound discretion of the trial court and, therefore, will not be disturbed absent a showing of manifest error or abuse of discretion." Massiha v. Beahm, 07-0137, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 8/15/07), 966 So.2d 87, 89 .	4	2008–2016
Stewart v. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. green lactapp · 1995 2 sentences 2009"A trial court's determination of whether a merchant had actual or constructive notice of a condition creating an unreasonable risk of harm to its customers is a factual finding which may not be set aside absent a showing of manifest error." Stewart v. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 94-1592, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/16/95), 657 So.2d 1327, 1330 . 2000While we are cognizant that a trial court’s determination of whether a merchant had constructive notice of a condition creating an unreasonable risk of harm to customers is a factual finding that may not be set aside absent a showing of manifest error, Stewart v. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 94-1592 (La.App. 4th Cir.3/16/95), 657 So.2d 1327 , we must conclude in the case sub judice that the trial court erred in finding that Ms. Smith carried her burden of proving constructive notice under the provisions of La.	4	1998–2009
Stobart v. State Through DOTD green la · 1993 2 sentences 1999The reviewing court must find that no reasonable basis for the factual finding exists, and that "the record establishes that the finding is clearly wrong." Stobart v. State, Through DOTD, 617 So.2d 880 (La.1993). 1999The reviewing court must find that no reasonable basis for the factual finding exists, and that “the record establishes that the finding is clearly wrong.” Stobart v. State, Through DOTD, 617 So.2d 880 (La.1993).	4	1994–1999
Arceneaux v. Domingue green lactapp · 1979 2 sentences 1990Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978), on remand 370 So.2d 1262 , writ denied 374 So.2d 660 (La.1979); Canter v. Koehring, 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973); Brownell v. Dietz Motor Lines, 503 So.2d 1069 (La.App. 2d Cir.1987), writ denied 505 So.2d 60 (La.1987). 1988Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978), on remand 370 So.2d 1262 , writ denied . 374 So.2d 660 (La.1979); Canter v. Koehring, 283 So.2d 716 (La. 1973); Ducote v. J.A.	4	1988–1990
Holiday v. Borden Chemical green la · 1987 2 sentences 2022Id. 15 Maiurano v. Carriere-Stumm, Inc., 2007-0225, p. 2 (La. 2007Id.	3	2002–2022
Blair v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green lactapp · 2002 2 sentences 2018Under that standard, "[t]he trial court's determinations as to whether the worker's testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error." Id. (quoting Bruno v. Harbert Int'l, Inc ., 593 So.2d 357 , 361 (La. 1992) ). 2018Under that standard, "[t]he trial court's determinations as to whether the worker's testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error." Id. (quoting *375 Bruno v. Harbert Int'l, Inc ., 593 So.2d 357 , 361 (La. 1992) ).	3	2018–2018
Matter of Aaron green lactapp · 1982 2 sentences 2018Co. , 468 So.2d 675 (La.App. 3 Cir.), writ denied , 474 So.2d 1304 (La.1985) ; Matter of Aaron , 417 So.2d 105 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1982) ). 1984Matter of Aaron, 417 So.2d 105 (La.App. 3 Cir.1982); Roberts v. Tiny Tim Thrifty Check, 367 So.2d 64 (La.	3	1984–2018
Mitchell v. Fradella green lactapp · 1993 2 sentences 2018The "[q]ualification of a witness as an expert ... lies within the trial judge's wide discretion, and such determinations will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing of manifest error." Mitchell v. Fradella , 628 So.2d 1198 , 1203 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1993) (citing 872 Bateman v. Power Rig Rental Tool Co. , 453 So.2d 998 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1984) ; Richardson v. Continental Ins. 2000*Mitchell v. Fradella, 628 So.2d 1198 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1993), writ not considered, 94-0079 (La.3/11/94); 634 So.2d 405 .	3	1995–2018
Ardoin v. Firestone Polymers, L.L.C. green la · 2011 2 sentences 2015Bruno, 593 So.2d at 361 ; Ardoin, 56 So.3d at 219 . [[Image here]] ... 2013Bruno, 593 So.2d at 361 ; Ardoin, 56 So.3d at 219 .	3	2012–2015
West v. Bayou Vista Manor, Inc. green la · 1979 2 sentences 2007West, supra. * * * The trial court's determinations as to whether the worker's testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his or her burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly 807 wrong or absent a showing of manifest error. 1994*West v. Bayou Vista Manor, Inc., 371 So.2d 1146 (La.1979); Malone and Johnson, 13 Louisiana Civil Law Treatise, Workers’ Compensation, Sec. 253 (2d Ed.1980). [ ... ] The trial court’s determinations as to whether the worker’s testimony is credible and whether the worker has discharged his or her burden of proof are factual determinations not to be disturbed on review unless clearly wrong or absent a showing of manifest error.	3	1994–2007
Williams v. Allstate Ins. Co. green lactapp · 1992 2 sentences 2004Williams v. Allstate, 599 So.2d 478 (La.App. 3 Cir.1992). 2003Williams v. Allstate, 599 So.2d 478 (La.	3	2000–2004
Bailey v. Smelser Oil & Gas, Inc. green la · 1993 2 sentences 1995Bailey v. Smelser Oil & Gas, Inc., 620 So.2d 277 (La.1993). 1995Bailey v. Smelser Oil & Gas, Inc., 620 So.2d 277 (La. 1993).	3	1994–1995
Cadiere v. West Gibson Products Co., Inc. green la · 1978	3	1987–1988
Hookfin v. SCHWEGMANN BROS., ETC. neutral lactapp · 1981	3	1982–1988
Deville v. PORT PIPE TERMINAL OF LOUISIANA INC. green la · 1982	3	1984–1986
Deville v. Port Pipe Terminal of Louisiana, Inc. green lactapp · 1982	3	1984–1986
Williams v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ETC. green lactapp · 1982	3	1983–1984
Stokes v. Continental Ins. Co. neutral lactapp · 1977	3	1979–1982
Anderson v. Anderson green lactapp · 2012	2	2013–2016
Lemeshewsky v. Dumaine green lactapp · 1985	2	1999–2007
Hoy v. Gilbert green la · 1999	2	2001–2002
Garrett v. Kneass green la · 1986	2	1999–2002
Garrett v. Kneass green lactapp · 1986	2	1999–2002
Coleman v. Rabon green lactapp · 1990	2	1993–2001
Coleman v. Rabon neutral la · 1990	2	1993–2001
State in Interest of Broussard neutral lactapp · 1995	2	2000–2000
Estes v. Estes green la · 1972	2	1990–2000
Stevens v. Stevens neutral la · 1994	2	1995–2000
Bergeron v. Bergeron green la · 1986	2	1990–2000
Pacheco v. Pacheco neutral lactapp · 1986	2	1990–2000
Bailey v. Zurich American Ins. Co. green lactapp · 1987	2	1990–1991
Finley v. Bass green lactapp · 1985	2	1990–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1031 (52) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1021 (47) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1221 (40) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1208 (28) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1203 (13)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

LA 367 (1939–2022) VA 59 (1985–2026) MS 11 (1979–2016) FL 6 (2000–2006) NY 6 (2013–2024) WA 3 (1976–2018)

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