316 Louisiana opinions name it 3 courts 1935–2026 39 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.
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De Reyes v. Marine Mgt. and Consultinggreen2 sentences2025When the trial court does not conduct a contradictory hearing, “the court will decide the matter on a record comprised of ‘pleadings, memoranda, and discovery depositions taken’ in the matter.’” Jacobsen, 2012-655, pp. 6-7, 119 So.3d at 775 - 76 (quoting de Reyes, 586 So.2d at 109 ). 2017In de Reyes v. Marine Management and Consulting, Ltd., 586 So.2d 103 (La. 1991), the Louisiana Supreme Court subdivided the method of proving an exception of lack of personal jurisdiction into two categories—with a contradictory hearing and without such a hearing. | 3 | 6 |
Farrar v. Haedickegreen2 sentences2019Farrar v. Haedicke, 97-2923 (La. 12/2/97), 702 So.2d 690 (per curiam). 2019Farrar v. Haedicke, 97-2923 (La. 12/2/97), 702 So.2d 690 (per curiam). | 3 | 5 |
Revere v. Layrissongreen2 sentences2009In Revere v. Layrisson, 593 So. 2d 397, 399 (La. 1994Title Research Corp. v. Rausch, 450 So.2d 933 (La.1984) Generally, Louisiana law forbids the disclosure of records held by the district attorney that are: “Records pertaining to pending criminal litigation or any criminal litigation which can be reasonably anticipated, until such litigation has been finally adjudicated or otherwise settled.” La.R.S. 44:3(A)(1). 1 Whenever a civil litigant seeks the production of documents or other items in a district attorney’s file, Louisiana law provides: “Whenever the same is necessary, judicial determination pertaining to compliance with this section or wi | 2 | 6 |
Clark v. City of Hammondgreen2 sentences2024App. lst Cir. 8/10/00), 767 So.2d 882, 883-84 (per curiam), this court found that the lack of an affidavit was not fatal to relator’s motion to dismiss because a contradictory hearing, ultimately, had been held and both sides were afforded the opportunity to present evidence and argument. 2022App. 1st Cir. 8/ 10/ 00), 767 So. 2d 882 , 883- 884, held that the lack of an affidavit was not fatal to the defendant' s motion to dismiss for abandonment because a contradictory hearing had taken place in the trial court. | 2 | 4 |
State v. Sensatgreen2 sentences2018State in Interest of M.J. , 14-0622, p. 15, fn. 10 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/4/15), 160 So.3d 1040 , 1049 (noting trial court erred in failing to hold a hearing on the merits of a motion to quash); State v. Nguyen , 14-639, p. 17 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/5/14), 150 So.3d 562 , 572 (granting motion to quash without a hearing was improper); State v. Sensat , 07-425, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/7/07), 969 So.2d 1274 , 1276 (the state was entitled to a contradictory hearing on motion to quash); State v. Stewart , 02-0196 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/2/02) , 827 So.2d 1277 , 1281-82 ( La. 2018App. 3 Cir. 11/7/07), 969 So.2d 1274 , 1276 (State was entitled to a contradictory hearing on motion to quash); State v. Stewart , 02-0196 (La. | 2 | 4 |
Williams v. State, Dept. of Health & Hospitalsgreen2 sentences2018See Williams, 671 So.2d at 902 . 2000Id. [8] The two relevant statutes concerned with notice to the attorney general are La.Code Civ. | 2 | 4 |
Borras v. Falgoustgreen2 sentences1984We further note the case of Gervais v. Falgoust, 285 So.2d 583, 587 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1973) which held a trial court could grant a new trial without a contradictory hearing if it was convinced by the motion that the party is entitled thereto. 1975The precise issue presented in this case was considered in Borras v. Falgoust, 285 So.2d 583 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1973) in which the court held: “Inasmuch as a new trial may be granted by the court on its own motion without a contradictory hearing, the court may in the same manner grant a new trial on the motion of a party, if convinced by the motion that the party is entitled thereto. | 2 | 4 |
Citadel Builders, L.L.C. v. Dirt Worx of Louisiana, L.L.C.green2 sentences2023See Citadel Builders, L.L.C. v. Dirt Worx of Louisiana, L.L.C., 2014- 2700 ( La. 5/ 1/ 15), 165 So. 3d 908 , 910 8 For the foregoing reasons, we vacate the portion of the August 17, 2021 judgment denying Tyrone' s motion as well as the March 3, 2022 judgment distributing the funds of the Gasquet settlement. 2018The Supreme Court determined that a contradictory hearing was necessary, because "plaintiff's motion to strike was based, in part, on the allegation that the answer filed on behalf of defendant was filed by an individual who is not licensed to practice law, an allegation that clearly requires supporting proof, yet a review of the record reveals no proof was offered or received." Id. at 910-11 . | 2 | 3 |
Watermeier v. Watermeiergreen2 sentences2025Watermeier v. Watermeier, 462 So. 2d 1272, 1273 (La. 2025R.S. 9: 345( B). 3 See Watermeier v. Watermeier, 462 So. 2d 1272, 1275 ( La. | 2 | 2 |
Porter v. Baton Rouge Police Departmentgreen2 sentences2023That is an issue to be decided at an Article 508 hearing. 2 Citing federal jurisprudence, Mr. Kinney argues Article 508 does not require a contradictory hearing prior to issuing a subpoena to an attorney because consideration of the matter at the 4 See Porter, 218 So. 3d at 157 ( finding a district court abused its discretion in finding the failure to hold a contradictory hearing before issuing a subpoena to an attorney was not grounds to quash the subpoena); Renton Properties, LLC v. 213 Upland, LLC, 21- 734 ( La. 2022App. 1 Cir. 4/12/17), 218 So.3d 150, 157 (emphasis in original). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Carmouchegreen2 sentences2020The proper legal standard for determining whether a criminal defendant is competent to stand trial was set forth in State v. Carmouche, 01- 0405, pp. 29-30 (La. 5/14/02), 872 So.2d 1020, 1041 (subsequent history omitted): A criminal defendant has a constitutional right not to be tried while legally incompetent. 2020The proper legal standard for determining whether a criminal defendant is competent to stand trial was set forth in State v. Carmouche, 01- 0405, pp. 29-30 (La. 5/14/02), 872 So.2d 1020, 1041 (subsequent history omitted): A criminal defendant has a constitutional right not to be tried while legally incompetent. | 2 | 2 |
| Marler v. Reedgreen | 2 | 2 |
Sonnier v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Companygreen2 sentences2002However, the Louisiana Supreme Court in Sonnier v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 258 La. 813 , 248 So.2d 299 (1971) held that in absence of a clear showing in motion for new trial of facts or law reasonably calculated to change outcome or reasonably believed to have denied plaintiff a fair trial, trial court properly denied the motion summarily without holding a contradictory hearing. 2002However, the Louisiana Supreme Court in Sonnier v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 258 La. 813 , 248 So.2d 299 (1971) held that in absence of a clear showing in motion for new trial of facts or law reasonably calculated to change outcome or reasonably believed to have denied plaintiff a fair trial, trial court properly denied the motion summarily without holding a contradictory hearing. | 1 | 13 |
State v. Stewartgreen2 sentences2018State in Interest of M.J. , 14-0622, p. 15, fn. 10 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/4/15), 160 So.3d 1040 , 1049 (noting trial court erred in failing to hold a hearing on the merits of a motion to quash); State v. Nguyen , 14-639, p. 17 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/5/14), 150 So.3d 562 , 572 (granting motion to quash without a hearing was improper); State v. Sensat , 07-425, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/7/07), 969 So.2d 1274 , 1276 (the state was entitled to a contradictory hearing on motion to quash); State v. Stewart , 02-0196 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/2/02) , 827 So.2d 1277 , 1281-82 ( La. 2016State in Interest of M.J., 14-0622, p. 15, fn. 10 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/4/15), 160 So.3d 1040, 1049 (noting trial court erred in failing to hold a hearing on the merits of a motion to quash); State v. Nguyen, 14-639, p. 17 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/5/14), 150 So.3d 562, 572 (granting a motion to quash without a hearing was improper); State v. Sensat, 07-425, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/7/07), 969 So.2d 1274, 1276 (State was entitled to a contradictory hearing on motion to quash); State v. Stewart, 02-0196 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/2/02) , 827 So.2d 1277, 1281-82 (art. 537 implicitly mandates a hearing); State v. Lo | 1 | 4 |
In Re Matter Under Investigationgreen2 sentences2016The Louisiana Supreme Court described a contradictory hearing as one that provides “an opportunity for cross-examination and presentation of evidence.” In re Matter Under Investigation, 07-1853, p. 29 (La. 7/1/09), 15 So.3d 972, 992 (explaining what is required at a contradictory hearing on an asserted La. 2010Accordingly, the determination of whether criminal litigation is reasonably anticipated within the meaning of La.Rev.Stat. 44:3 is made within the context of a contradictory hearing to provide an opportunity for the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses because “[t]he determination must rest on more than an assertion by the prosecutorial authority that criminal litigation is or is not reasonably anticipated.” In re Matter Under Investigation, 2007-1853, p. 29 (La.7/1/09), 15 So.3d 972, 992 . | 1 | 4 |
Jacobsen v. Asbestos Corp.green2 sentences2025When the trial court does not conduct a contradictory hearing, “the court will decide the matter on a record comprised of ‘pleadings, memoranda, and discovery depositions taken’ in the matter.’” Jacobsen, 2012-655, pp. 6-7, 119 So.3d at 775 - 76 (quoting de Reyes, 586 So.2d at 109 ). 2025App. 5 Cir. 5/30/13), 119 So.3d 770 , for the specific proposition regarding evidence submitted at a contradictory hearing. | 1 | 3 |
Lens v. Landrieugreen2 sentences2024App. 4 Cir. 12/14/16), 206 So. 3d 1245 . 2017Generally, “[a] mandamus action for production of a public record requires a contradictory hearing.” Lens v. Landrieu, 16-0639, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/14/16), 206 So.3d 1245, 1248 (citing Fussell v. Reed, 95-0398, p. 3 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/9/95), 664 So.2d 1214, 1216 ). | 1 | 3 |
Evans v. Ivygreen2 sentences2018Accordingly, we review the motion for new trial and attendant affidavits to analyze whether "the allegations in the motion were such as would 'clearly require' a contradictory hearing." Evans v. Ivy , 428 So.2d 886 , 888 (La.App. 1 Cir.1983). 2002Accordingly, we review the motion for new trial and attendant affidavits to analyze whether "the allegations in the motion were such as would `clearly require' a contradictory hearing." Evans v. Ivy, 428 So.2d 886, 888 (La.App. 1 Cir.1983). | 1 | 3 |
Freeman v. Guaranty Broadcasting Corp.green2 sentences1998See Freeman, 498 So.2d at 225-26 . 1990In Freeman we held that LSA-R.S. 44:3 requires a contradictory hearing and a "meaningful opportunity... for cross-examination and other evidentiary processes to contradict the claim of privilege." Id. at 225 . | 1 | 3 |
Succession of Morvantgreen2 sentences1994As we stated in Morvant, "Evidence is therefore admissible to determine what the parties intended to regulate by the transaction or compromise." 578 So.2d at 554-555 . 1993Succession of Morvant, 578 So.2d 549 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1991). | 1 | 3 |
| State v. Nguyengreen | 1 | 2 |
| State ex rel. M.J.green | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Lowrygreen | 1 | 2 |
| Spiers v. Royegreen | 1 | 2 |
| Alliance for Affordable Energy v. Frickgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Seaberry v. TG & Y. STORES CO.green | 1 | 2 |
| Gennings v. Newtongreen | 1 | 2 |
| STATE, DOTD v. Williamsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Martingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gazzier v. Columba Transport Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| In the Interest of H.B.green | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Vallo v. Gayle Oil Co., Inc.
green
2 sentences2009In Vallo v. Gayle Oil Company, Inc., 94-1238, p. 9 (La.11/30/94), 646 So.2d 859, 865 , we explained that the purpose of this requirement was to allow the parties to brief and argue the issue at a contradictory hearing in order to make a full record for this court’s review: The requirement of specially pleading the unconstitutionality of a statute in pleadings implies that this notable issue will receive a contradictory hearing, wherein all parties will be afforded the opportunity to brief and argue the issue. 2007In Vallo v. Gayle Oil Company, Inc., 94-1238, p. 9 (La.11/30/94), 646 So.2d 859, 865 , we explained that the purpose of this requirement was to allow the parties to brief and argue the issue at a contradictory hearing in order to make a full record for this court’s review: The requirement of specially pleading the unconstitutionality of a statute in pleadings implies that Rthis notable issue will receive a contradictory hearing, wherein all parties will be afforded the opportunity to brief and argue the issue. | 14 | 2000–2018 |
State v. Savoie
green
2 sentences1998See LSA-R.S. 44:9(B); State v. Savoie, 92-1586 (La.5/23/94), 637 So.2d 408 . 1997See R.S. 44:9(B); R.S. 44:9(C); State v. Savoie, 92-1586 (La. 5/23/94), 637 So.2d 408 . | 6 | 1994–1998 |
State v. Nomey
green
2 sentences2024State v. Nomey, 613 So. 2d 157 (La. 1993); State v. Thomas, 47,020 (La. 2002C.Cr.P. art. 642 provides in part that "[w]hen the question of the defendant's mental incapacity to proceed is raised, there shall be no further steps in the criminal prosecution, except the institution of prosecution, until the defendant is found to have the mental capacity to proceed." In addition, La.C.Cr.P. art. 647 provides in part that "[t]he issue of the defendant's mental capacity to proceed shall be determined by the court in a contradictory hearing." In State v. Nomey, 613 So.2d 157 (La. 1993), the Court found that the trial court's failure to rule on the defendant's competency prior | 5 | 1998–2024 |
Fussell v. Reed
green
2 sentences2017Generally, “[a] mandamus action for production of a public record requires a contradictory hearing.” Lens v. Landrieu, 16-0639, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/14/16), 206 So.3d 1245, 1248 (citing Fussell v. Reed, 95-0398, p. 3 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/9/95), 664 So.2d 1214, 1216 ). 2016“A mandamus action for production of a public record requires a contradictory hearing.” Fussell v. Reed, 95-0398, p. 3 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/9/95), 664 So.2d 1214, 1216 . | 4 | 1999–2017 |
Wampold v. Fisher
green
2 sentences2024Id. 2020App. pt Cir. 6/26/02), 837 So.2d 638, 640 , this court discussed the assessment of expert witness fees and explained what evidence a litigant must introduce to be successful on a motion to tax costs: 8 The specific question presented is what evidence must a litigant introduce on a contradictory rule to fix and tax expert witness fees under [La.] R.S. 13:3666 B(2). | 3 | 2016–2024 |
State v. Melon
green
2 sentences2024This matter is remanded to the district court to hold a contradictory hearing to determine whether defense counsel wishes to adopt relator' - s " motion to quash." If counsel does not wish to adopt relator' s motion, the district court is instructed to evaluate the motion' s disruptive potential in light of State v. Melon, 95- 2209 ( La. 9/ 22/ 95), 660 So. 2d 466 before determining whether to conduct a hearing consistent with State v. Alexander, 2007- 1236 ( La. 2024If counsel does not wish to adopt relator' s motion, the district court is instructed to evaluate the motion' s disruptive potential in light of State v. Melon, 95- 2209 ( La. 9/ 22/ 95), 660 So. 2d 466 before determining whether to conduct a hearing consistent with State v. Alexander, 2007- 1236 ( La. 3d Cir. App. 4/ 9/ 08), 980 So. 2d 877 . | 3 | 2021–2024 |
Cormier v. PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST OF GIULIO
green
2 sentences1994Title Research Corp. v. Rausch, 450 So.2d 933 (La.1984) Generally, Louisiana law forbids the disclosure of records held by the district attorney that are: “Records pertaining to pending criminal litigation or any criminal litigation which can be reasonably anticipated, until such litigation has been finally adjudicated or otherwise settled.” La.R.S. 44:3(A)(1). 1 Whenever a civil litigant seeks the production of documents or other items in a district attorney’s file, Louisiana law provides: “Whenever the same is necessary, judicial determination pertaining to compliance with this section or wi 1990Cormier v. DiGiulio, supra ; Conella v. Johnson, 345 So.2d 498 (La.1977). *1044 In the instant case, the trial judge allowed the State the opportunity to demonstrate, at a contradictory hearing, why the information in the initial offense report was exempt from disclosure. | 3 | 1990–1994 |
Miller v. Campbell
green
2 sentences1983As we recently stated in Miller v. Campbell, 407 So.2d 491 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1981), such a bare allegation does not present any new issues, and it is within the trial judge's discretion to deny such a motion ex parte and without a contradictory hearing. 1983Miller v. Campbell, 407 So.2d 491 (La.App. 1st Cir.1981). | 3 | 1983–1983 |
State v. Alexander
neutral
2 sentences2024App. 3d Cir. 4/ 9/ 08), 980 So. 2d 877 . 2024If counsel does not wish to adopt relator' s motion, the district court is instructed to evaluate the motion' s disruptive potential in light of State v. Melon, 95- 2209 ( La. 9/ 22/ 95), 660 So. 2d 466 before determining whether to conduct a hearing consistent with State v. Alexander, 2007- 1236 ( La. 3d Cir. App. 4/ 9/ 08), 980 So. 2d 877 . | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Harvey v. Traylor
green
2 sentences2023App. 4 Cir.2/5/97), 688 So.2d 1324, 1329 , writ denied, 97– 0587 (La.4/18/97), 692 So.2d 454 (where, after finding the trial court erred in amending a judgment after it was divested of jurisdiction and without a contradictory hearing as required for a substantive change, the appellate court amended the judgment under La. 2002C.C.P. art. 1951 states that “[a] final judgment may be amended by the trial court at any time, with or without notice, on its own motion or on motion of any party: (1) To alter the phraseology of the judgment, but not the substance; or (2) To correct errors of calculation.” Further, “[cjhanging the name of a party cast in judgment is a substantive change prohibited by Code of Civil Procedure article 1951.” Harvey v. Traylor, 96-1321, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/5/97), 688 So.2d 1324, 1329 . | 2 | 2002–2023 |
| State v. Hogan green | 2 | 2019–2019 |
DEROUEN v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences2019Ms. Cobb argues that the LPSB "attached nine exhibits (twenty-seven pages) to its motion in an attempt to prove it paid several judgments rendered against it" and that "[o]bviously, [LPSB's] motion is disputed and will require evidence." In response, LPSB cites to Allen v. Affordable Home Furnishings , 13-176 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/13/13) , 130 So.3d 345 and Derouen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc ., 09-278 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/7/09) , 23 So.3d 389 for the proposition that the WCJ possess the inherent "authority to determine whether the judgments had been satisfied" and "was able to do so without a contradi 2019Ms. Cobb argues that the LPSB "attached nine exhibits (twenty-seven pages) to its motion in an attempt to prove it paid several judgments rendered against it" and that "[o]bviously, [LPSB's] motion is disputed and will require evidence." In response, LPSB cites to Allen v. Affordable Home Furnishings , 13-176 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/13/13) , 130 So.3d 345 and Derouen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc ., 09-278 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/7/09) , 23 So.3d 389 for the proposition that the WCJ possess the inherent "authority to determine whether the judgments had been satisfied" and "was able to do so without a contradi | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Roblow green | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Peters green | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| Allen v. Affordable Home Furnishings green | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| Pittman v. Pittman neutral | 2 | 2015–2018 |
| Pittman v. Pittman neutral | 2 | 2015–2018 |
| Arrington v. Galen-Med, Inc. green | 2 | 2018–2018 |
| Black v. Comfort green | 2 | 2018–2018 |
| Gabriel v. Lafourche Parish Water District green | 2 | 2015–2017 |
| Moss v. State green | 2 | 2007–2011 |
| State Ex Rel. Guste v. Thompson green | 2 | 1991–2009 |
| State v. RWW green | 2 | 2008–2008 |
| Succession of Horrell green | 2 | 2007–2008 |
| State v. Winfrey green | 2 | 1999–2006 |
| Matthews v. Farley Industries green | 2 | 2001–2003 |
| Foucha v. Louisiana green | 2 | 2000–2001 |
| State v. Perez green | 2 | 2000–2001 |
| Domonter v. Breaux Bridge Partnership neutral | 2 | 2000–2001 |
| Moody v. Arabie green | 2 | 1991–1996 |
| Conella v. Johnson green | 2 | 1990–1994 |
| Hebert v. Broussard neutral | 2 | 1987–1994 |
| Villaume v. Villaume green | 2 | 1991–1992 |
| Louisiana State Bar Association v. Ehmig green | 2 | 1976–1986 |
| State v. Bolton green | 2 | 1983–1985 |
| DeLaneuville v. Duplessis green | 2 | 1981–1983 |
| State v. Chalaire green | 2 | 1980–1982 |
| Gervais v. Falgoust green | 2 | 1980–1981 |
| Wisdom v. Wisdom green | 2 | 1979–1980 |
| Halcomb v. Halcomb green | 2 | 1979–1980 |
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.