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burden of proof rule in Louisiana

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.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Bergeron v. Bergerongreen
la · 1986 · cited in 16 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–2018
2 sentences

2005After 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

316
Bankston v. Bankstongreen
lactapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2018
2 sentences

2018Bergeron 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.

12
Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc.red
la · 2009 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc., 08-1163 (La. 5/22/09), 16 So.3d 1065, 1082 .

11
Barber v. Bestgreen
lactapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008The 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.

11
Martin v. East Jefferson General Hosp.green
la · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Bruno v. Harbert Intern. Inc.green
la · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Laborde v. Winn Dixie Louisiana, Inc.green
la · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Laborde v. Winn Dixie Louisiana, Inc.green
lactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
State in Interest of Tatomgreen
lactapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Hammond v. Fidelity & Cas. Co. of New Yorkgreen
la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Terebelo v. Spencergreen
lactapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Cramer ex rel. Mowery v. Mowerygreen
lactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11

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 (48)

CaseCitedYears
Languirand v. Languirand green
lactapp · 1977
2 sentences

2018Bergeron 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.

21986–2018
Madison v. ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENT. CENTER neutral
lactapp · 2002
2 sentences

2006In 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.

22005–2006
State in Interest of Pigott green
lactapp · 1982
2 sentences

1988LSA-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).

21985–1988
Adams v. Rhodia, Inc. green
la · 2008
1 sentence

2024Adams v. Rhodia, Inc., 07-2110 (La. 5/21/08), 983 So.2d 798, 804 .

12024–2024
State v. Prieur red
la · 1973
1 sentence

2023Both 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.

12023–2023
State v. Brown green
lactapp · 2017
1 sentence

2019App. 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.

12019–2019
Fernandez v. New Orleans Fire Department neutral
lactapp · 2002
1 sentence

2017In 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 .

12017–2017
Watters v. Department of Social Services green
lactapp · 2003
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

12017–2017
Willis v. Medders green
la · 2000
1 sentence

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 .

12017–2017
Townsend v. City of Leesville neutral
lactapp · 2015
1 sentence

2017In 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 .

12017–2017
Smitko v. Gulf South Shrimp, Inc. green
la · 2012
1 sentence

2016“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

12016–2016
Mulkey v. Mulkey green
la · 2013
1 sentence

2016As 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.

12016–2016
Bridges v. Cepolk Corp. green
lactapp · 2014
2 sentences

2016“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.

12016–2016
Gray v. American Nat. Property & Cas. Co. green
la · 2008
1 sentence

2014Co., 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.

12014–2014
Crisler v. Paige One, Inc. green
lactapp · 2008
1 sentence

2013The 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).

12013–2013
Hunter v. Underwood green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

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.

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.

12013–2013
Thibeaux v. Trotter green
lactapp · 2004
1 sentence

2010In 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.

12010–2010
Burns v. CLD, INC. green
la · 2005
1 sentence

2010In 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.

12010–2010
Samaha v. Rau green
la · 2008
1 sentence

2009DISCUSSION 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.

12009–2009
Tunstall v. Stierwald green
la · 2002
1 sentence

2008In 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.

12008–2008
DeSoto v. DeSoto neutral
lactapp · 1995
2 sentences

2005DeSoto 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 .

12005–2005
Lemaire v. CIBA-GEIGY CORP. neutral
la · 2001
1 sentence

2002As 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.

12002–2002
Newcomb v. Newcomb green
lactapp · 2002
1 sentence

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 .

12002–2002
Hebert v. Blanchard green
lactapp · 1997
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

12002–2002
Lemaire v. Ciba-Geigy Corp. green
lactapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002As 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.

12002–2002
White v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
la · 1997
1 sentence

1999R.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 .

11999–1999
Kaufmann v. Fleet Tire Service of Louisiana green
la · 1997
11997–1997
Ponze v. Ponze green
lactapp · 1993
11995–1995
Benoit v. Capitol Mfg. Co. green
la · 1993
11994–1994
Messina v. State neutral
lactapp · 1993
11994–1994
Creed v. Avondale Industries, Inc. green
lactapp · 1992
11994–1994
Thomas v. Bryant green
lactapp · 1992
11993–1993
American Bank v. Saxena green
la · 1989
11993–1993
LOUISIANA NAT. BANK v. Jumonville green
lactapp · 1990
11993–1993
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
11992–1992
Guarisco v. Guarisco green
lactapp · 1988
11992–1992
Crowther v. Kmart Corp. green
lactapp · 1990
11991–1991
McCardie v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
la · 1987
11991–1991
Fontenot v. Soileau neutral
la · 1990
11991–1991
Rougeau v. Commercial Union Ins. Co. green
la · 1983
11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2794 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:335 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.6 (3)

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

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