55 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1952–2024 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Bergeron v. Bergerongreen2 sentences2005After applying the burden of proof rule set forth in Bergeron v. Bergeron, 492 So.2d 1193 (La.1986), the trial court found that the split custody ordered in 2004 was not so deleterious that a change in custody was required in 2005. 2005However, the supreme court also reiterated special jurisprudential rules, including the change of circumstances prerequisite and the following burden of proof rule: When a trial court has made a considered decree of permanent custody [,] the party seeking a change bears a heavy burden of proving that the continuation of the present custody is so deleterious to the child as to justify a modification of the custody decree, or of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the harm likely to be caused by a change of environment is substantially outweighed by its advantages to the child, (Emphas | 3 | 16 |
Bankston v. Bankstongreen2 sentences2018Bergeron v. Bergeron , 492 So.2d 1193 , 1200 (La.1986) (referencing Bankston v. Bankston , 355 So.2d 58 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1978) and Languirand v. Languirand , 350 So.2d 973 (La. 1986See Bankston v. Bankston, 355 So.2d 58 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978); Languirand v. Languirand, 350 So.2d 973 (La. | 1 | 2 |
Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc.red1 sentence2020See, e.g., Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc., 08-1163 (La. 5/22/09), 16 So.3d 1065, 1082 . | 1 | 1 |
Barber v. Bestgreen1 sentence2008The insurer, however, bears the burden of showing policy limits or exclusions. [Citations omitted.] This Court held in Barber v. Best, 394 So.2d 779, 780-81 (La.App. 4 Cir.1981) that a plaintiff suing on an insurance contract has the burden of establishing the existence of the policy sued on and its terms and provisions. | 1 | 1 |
| Martin v. East Jefferson General Hosp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Bruno v. Harbert Intern. Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Laborde v. Winn Dixie Louisiana, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Laborde v. Winn Dixie Louisiana, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| State in Interest of Tatomgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hammond v. Fidelity & Cas. Co. of New Yorkgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Terebelo v. Spencergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cramer ex rel. Mowery v. Mowerygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Languirand v. Languirand
green
2 sentences2018Bergeron v. Bergeron , 492 So.2d 1193 , 1200 (La.1986) (referencing Bankston v. Bankston , 355 So.2d 58 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1978) and Languirand v. Languirand , 350 So.2d 973 (La. 1986See Bankston v. Bankston, 355 So.2d 58 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978); Languirand v. Languirand, 350 So.2d 973 (La. | 2 | 1986–2018 |
Madison v. ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENT. CENTER
neutral
2 sentences2006In Madison v. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center-New Orleans, 00-1929, pp. 18-19 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/4/02) , 834 So.2d 578, 590 , this court set forth the burden of proof and standard of appellate review in a medical malpractice action against a physician as follows: In a medical malpractice action against a physician, the plaintiff carries a two-fold burden of proof. 2005In Madison v. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center-New Orleans, 2000-1929, pp. 18-19 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/4/02) , 834 So.2d 578, 590 , this Court set forth the burden of proof and standard of appellate review in a medical malpractice action against a physician as follows: In a medical malpractice action against a physician, the plaintiff carries a two-fold burden of proof. | 2 | 2005–2006 |
State in Interest of Pigott
green
2 sentences1988LSA-C.J.P. art. 73, State of Louisiana in the interest of Pigott, 413 So.2d 659 (La.App. 1st Cir.1982). 1985LSA-C.J.P. art. 73, State of Louisiana in the interest of Pigott, 413 So.2d 659 (La.App. 1st Cir.1982). | 2 | 1985–1988 |
Adams v. Rhodia, Inc.
green
1 sentence2024Adams v. Rhodia, Inc., 07-2110 (La. 5/21/08), 983 So.2d 798, 804 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Prieur
red
1 sentence2023Both the discovery receipt and the full 9-1-1 call were admitted into evidence at the 404(b) hearing. 22 State v. Prieur, 277 So.2d 126 (La. 1973). 22-KA-261 36 challenges the timing of the State’s notice and concludes that the admission of the evidence was not harmless error. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
State v. Brown
green
1 sentence2019App. 4 Cir. 5/3/17), 219 So.3d 518, 533 , as follows: When evidence is seized without a warrant, the State has the burden of proof to show that it was lawfully seized. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Fernandez v. New Orleans Fire Department
neutral
1 sentence2017In Townsend, 158 So.3d at 267 , this court again reviewed the burden of proof and standard of review applicable in civil service matters: “The [a]ppointing [ajuthority has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the occurrence of the complained of activity and that the conduct complained of impaired the efficiency of the public service.” Fernandez v. New Orleans Fire Dep’t, 01-436, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/6/02), 809 So.2d 1163, 1165 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Watters v. Department of Social Services
green
2 sentences2017Servs., 2003-0703 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/14/03) , 849 So.2d 724 , 731 citing Willis v. Medders, 2000-2507, p. 2 (La. 12/08/00), 775 So.2d 1049, 1050 . 2017Servs., 2003-0703 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/14/03) , 849 So.2d 724 , 731 citing Willis v. Medders, 2000-2507, p. 2 (La. 12/08/00), 775 So.2d 1049, 1050 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Willis v. Medders
green
1 sentence2017Servs., 2003-0703 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/14/03) , 849 So.2d 724 , 731 citing Willis v. Medders, 2000-2507, p. 2 (La. 12/08/00), 775 So.2d 1049, 1050 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Townsend v. City of Leesville
neutral
1 sentence2017In Townsend, 158 So.3d at 267 , this court again reviewed the burden of proof and standard of review applicable in civil service matters: “The [a]ppointing [ajuthority has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the occurrence of the complained of activity and that the conduct complained of impaired the efficiency of the public service.” Fernandez v. New Orleans Fire Dep’t, 01-436, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/6/02), 809 So.2d 1163, 1165 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Smitko v. Gulf South Shrimp, Inc.
green
1 sentence2016“A genuine issue of material fact is one as to which reasonable persons could disagree; if reasonable persons could reach only one conclusion, there is no need for trial on that issue and summary judgment is appropriate.” Smitko v. Gulf S. Shrimp, Inc., 11-2566, p. 7 (La. 7/2/12), 94 So.3d 750, 755 . |1ftIn Bridges, 153 So.3d at 1145 , this court noted that “[bjecause this case involves cross-motions for summary judgment, our task is to determine whether either party has established that there are no genuine issues of material fact and whether either party is entitled to judgment as a matter o | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Mulkey v. Mulkey
green
1 sentence2016As the Court explained in Mulkey , 12-2709, p. 11, 118 So.3d at 365 , “when a party seeks to change custody rendered in a considered decree, the proponent of change must not only show that a change of circumstances materially affecting the welfare of the child has occurred since the prior order respecting custody, but he or she must also meet the burden of proof set forth in Bergeron.” In the present case, the trial court modified the September 30, 2014 considered custody decree in two judgments rendered on December 15, 2015, and January 12, 2016. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Bridges v. Cepolk Corp.
green
2 sentences2016“A genuine issue of material fact is one as to which reasonable persons could disagree; if reasonable persons could reach only one conclusion, there is no need for trial on that issue and summary judgment is appropriate.” Smitko v. Gulf S. Shrimp, Inc., 11-2566, p. 7 (La. 7/2/12), 94 So.3d 750, 755 . |1ftIn Bridges, 153 So.3d at 1145 , this court noted that “[bjecause this case involves cross-motions for summary judgment, our task is to determine whether either party has established that there are no genuine issues of material fact and whether either party is entitled to judgment as a matter o 2016Art. 966(C)(2).” Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Gray v. American Nat. Property & Cas. Co.
green
1 sentence2014Co., 07-1670 (La.2/26/08), 977 So.2d 839 . 10 We will first discuss agency. | T1 Whether Cepolk Was A Purchasing Agent For The Government The Department asserts that there is nothing in the record to suggest that Cepolk was a purchasing agent for the U.S. Government. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Crisler v. Paige One, Inc.
green
1 sentence2013The second circuit in Crisler v. Paige One, Inc., 42,563, pp. 7-9 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/9/08), 974 So.2d 125, 131-32 , described the burden of proof and standard of review applicable in a merchant liability case, as follows: A plaintiff must prove each of the three elements set forth in LSA-R.S. 9:2800.6(B). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Hunter v. Underwood
green
2 sentences2013Mr. Hankton, citing Hunter v. Underwood, 471 U.S. 222, 227-228 , 105 S.Ct. 1916 , 85 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985), on appeal disputes this burden of proof standard, asserting that the Supreme Court has never held that discriminatory impact is a necessary element to an equal protection claim and that the intent of the drafters is the sole factor that must be established to show present-day unconstitutionality. 2013Mr. Hankton, citing Hunter v. Underwood, 471 U.S. 222, 227-228 , 105 S.Ct. 1916 , 85 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985), on appeal disputes this burden of proof standard, asserting that the Supreme Court has never held that discriminatory impact is a necessary element to an equal protection claim and that the intent of the drafters is the sole factor that must be established to show present-day unconstitutionality. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Thibeaux v. Trotter
green
1 sentence2010In Thibeaux v. Trotter, 04-482 (La.App. 3 Cir. 9/29/04) , 883 So.2d 1128 , writ denied, 04-2692 (La.2/18/05), 896 So.2d 31 , this court discussed the burden of proof and standard of review for special damages. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Burns v. CLD, INC.
green
1 sentence2010In Thibeaux v. Trotter, 04-482 (La.App. 3 Cir. 9/29/04) , 883 So.2d 1128 , writ denied, 04-2692 (La.2/18/05), 896 So.2d 31 , this court discussed the burden of proof and standard of review for special damages. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Samaha v. Rau
green
1 sentence2009DISCUSSION In Somaha v. Rau, 2007-1726 (La.2/26/08), 977 So.2d 880 , the supreme court explained at length the burden of proof and standard of review in medical malpractice eases: To establish a claim for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence: (1) the standard of care applicable to the defendant; (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care; and (3) that there was a causal connection between the breach and the resulting injury. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Tunstall v. Stierwald
green
1 sentence2008In Tunstall v. Stierwald, 01-1765, pp. 6-7 (La.2/26/02), 809 So.2d 916, 921 , the Louisiana Supreme Court articulated the burden of proof standard in suits on an insurance policy: In an action under an insurance contract, the insured bears the burden of proving the existence of the policy and coverage. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
DeSoto v. DeSoto
neutral
2 sentences2005DeSoto v. DeSoto, 94-1048 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/95) , 651 So.2d 497 . 2005DeSoto v. DeSoto, 94-1048 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/95) , 651 So.2d 497 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Lemaire v. CIBA-GEIGY CORP.
neutral
1 sentence2002As I pointed out in my dissent to Lemaire v. CIBA-GEIGY Corp., 1999-1809 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/22/01) , 793 So.2d 336, 354 , writ denied, 2001-2153 (La.11/16/01), 802 So.2d 608 , the test of “more probable than not” is the burden of proof test for a jury to accept a fact. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Newcomb v. Newcomb
green
1 sentence2002Bergeron, 492 So.2d at 1200 ; see also Newcomb v. Newcomb, 01-1530 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/6/02) ; 810 So.2d 1269 ; Hebert v. Blanchard, 97-550 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/29/97) ; 702 So.2d 1102 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Hebert v. Blanchard
green
2 sentences2002Bergeron, 492 So.2d at 1200 ; see also Newcomb v. Newcomb, 01-1530 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/6/02) ; 810 So.2d 1269 ; Hebert v. Blanchard, 97-550 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/29/97) ; 702 So.2d 1102 . 2002Bergeron, 492 So.2d at 1200 ; see also Newcomb v. Newcomb, 01-1530 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/6/02) ; 810 So.2d 1269 ; Hebert v. Blanchard, 97-550 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/29/97) ; 702 So.2d 1102 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Lemaire v. Ciba-Geigy Corp.
green
1 sentence2002As I pointed out in my dissent to Lemaire v. CIBA-GEIGY Corp., 1999-1809 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/22/01) , 793 So.2d 336, 354 , writ denied, 2001-2153 (La.11/16/01), 802 So.2d 608 , the test of “more probable than not” is the burden of proof test for a jury to accept a fact. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
White v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
green
1 sentence1999R.S. 9:2800.6, as interpreted by the supreme court in White v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 97-0393 (La.9/9/97), 699 So.2d 1081 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Kaufmann v. Fleet Tire Service of Louisiana green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Ponze v. Ponze green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Benoit v. Capitol Mfg. Co. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Messina v. State neutral | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Creed v. Avondale Industries, Inc. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Thomas v. Bryant green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| American Bank v. Saxena green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| LOUISIANA NAT. BANK v. Jumonville green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Batson v. Kentucky green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Guarisco v. Guarisco green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Crowther v. Kmart Corp. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| McCardie v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Fontenot v. Soileau neutral | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Rougeau v. Commercial Union Ins. Co. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.