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purposes exception in Louisiana

54 Louisiana opinions name it 3 courts 1903–2024 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Verdegreen
mass · 2005 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Commonwealth v. Verde, 444 Mass. 279 , 827 N.E.2d 701, 706 (2005) (approving certificate prepared by University of Massachusetts Medical School reporting that substance seized from defendant was cocaine; public records are admissible despite objection under confrontation clause; such material has “little kinship to the type of hearsay the confrontation clause intended to exclude,” and Crawford made exception for business and public records).

2010See Commonwealth v. Verde, 444 Mass. 279 , 827 N.E.2d 701, 706 (2005) (approving certificate prepared by University of Massachusetts Medical School reporting that substance seized from defendant was cocaine; public records are admissible despite objection under confrontation clause; such material has “little kinship to the type of hearsay the confrontation clause intended to exclude,” and Crawford made exception for business and public records).

22
Estate of Patout v. City of New Iberiagreen
lactapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The "law of the case" is discretionary; it is not applicable to cases in which "the prior decision was palpably erroneous or its application would result in manifest injustice." Estate of Patout v. City of New Iberia, 01-151, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/27/01), 791 So.2d 741, 747 ( quoting Griggs v. Riverland Med.

2007The "law of the case" is discretionary; it is not applicable to cases in which "the prior decision was palpably erroneous or its application would result in manifest injustice." Ledoux v. Grand Casino-Coushatta, 06-1500, p. 15 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/4/07), 954 So.2d 902 , 905 n.3 (quoting Estate of Patout v. City of New Iberia, 01-151, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/27/01), 791 So.2d 741, 747 ), writ denied, 07-954 (La. 6/22/07), 959 So.2d 507 .

12
State v. Weilandgreen
lactapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996
2 sentences

1996See State v. Oliveaux, 312 So.2d 337 (La. 1975) and State v. Weiland, 556 So.2d 175 (La.App. 5th Cir.1990).

1992State v. Oliveaux, 312 So.2d 337 (La.1975), State v. Weiland, 556 So.2d 175 (La.App. 5th Cir.1990), In this case, the Hard Labor Sentencing Form provides that the appellant’s sentence be served without benefit of parole.

12
State v. Oliveauxgreen
la · 1975 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996
2 sentences

1996See State v. Oliveaux, 312 So.2d 337 (La. 1975) and State v. Weiland, 556 So.2d 175 (La.App. 5th Cir.1990).

1992State v. Oliveaux, 312 So.2d 337 (La.1975), State v. Weiland, 556 So.2d 175 (La.App. 5th Cir.1990), In this case, the Hard Labor Sentencing Form provides that the appellant’s sentence be served without benefit of parole.

12
Lejeune v. Rayne Branch Hosp.green
la · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Co., 240 La. at 649 , 124 So.2d at 766-767 . .In Lejeune v. Rayne Branch Hospital, 556 So.2d 559, 569 (La.1990), we stated: "[t]he mere fact that a duty exists does not mean that it extends to everyone against every risk all of the time.”

2011Co., 240 La. at 649 , 124 So.2d at 766-767 . [86] In Lejeune v. Rayne Branch Hospital, 556 So.2d 559, 569 (La. 1990), we stated: "[t]he mere fact that a duty exists does not mean that it extends to everyone against every risk all of the time." [1] See, La.

11
Meche v. Arceneauxgreen
lactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See, e.g., Meche v. Arceneaux, 460 So.2d 89 (La.App. 3d Cir.1984).

11
Akins v. Jefferson Parishgreen
lactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See Board of Examiners v. Neyrey, 542 So.2d 56 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1989), and Akins v. Jefferson Parish, 529 So.2d 27 (La.App. 5th Cir.1988).

11
BD. OF EXAMINERS OF CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS EX REL. JUGE v. Neyreygreen
lactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See Board of Examiners v. Neyrey, 542 So.2d 56 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1989), and Akins v. Jefferson Parish, 529 So.2d 27 (La.App. 5th Cir.1988).

11
Safeco Ins. Co. of America v. Palermogreen
la · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Mitchell v. Bertollagreen
la · 1976 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Darville v. Texaco, Inc.green
la · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Francois v. Fireman's Fund Insurancegreen
lactapp · 1970 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Borenstein v. Joseph Fein Caterers, Inc.green
lactapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11
Young v. Fremin-Smith, Inc.green
lactapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11
City of Baton Rouge v. Crossgreen
la · 1917 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
11
City of Chicago v. Tribune Co.green
ill · 1923 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
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 (53)

CaseCitedYears
Fink v. Bryant green
la · 2001
2 sentences

2024Fink v. Bryant, 01-987 (La. 11/28/01), 801 So.2d 346, 349 .

2022Following our de novo review of Plaintiffs’ petition in the instant case, we cannot say “beyond doubt that the plaintiff can prove no set of facts in support of any claim which would entitle him to relief.” Fink v. Bryant, 2001-0987, (La. 11/28/01), 801 So.2d 346, 349 .

22022–2024
Burns v. Genovese green
la · 1969
2 sentences

1984Burns v. Genovese, 254 La. 237 , 223 So.2d 160 (La.1969). .

1984Burns v. Genovese, 254 La. 237 , 223 So.2d 160 (La.1969). .

21972–1984
Herring v. Breedlove green
la · 1953
2 sentences

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

21954–1955
Breaux v. Laird green
la · 1953
2 sentences

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

21954–1955
Succession of Gladney green
la · 1953
2 sentences

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

1955Herring v. Breedlove, 222 La. 1088 , 64 So.2d 441 ; Succession of Gladney, 223 La. 949 , 67 So.2d 547 ; Broaux v. Laird, 223 La. 446 , 65 So.2d 907 ; Austin v. Succession of Austin, 225 La. 449 , 73 So.2d 312 .

21954–1955
Roy Bufkin, Jr. v. Felipe's Louisiana, LLC green
la · 2014
1 sentence

2024However, in Bufkin v. Felipe’s Louisiana, LLC, 14-0288, p. 5 (La. 10/15/14), 171 So. 3d 851, 855 , the supreme court stated that “[t]he burden for tort liability arising from a defect in a public sidewalk is generally with the municipality, not the adjoining landowner, unless the abutting property owner negligently caused a defect in the sidewalk.” For the purposes of our analysis, East Kings Highway can be likened to a public sidewalk.

12024–2024
Industrial Companies, Inc. v. Durbin green
la · 2003
1 sentence

2022For the purposes of this exception, this court accepts all of Plaintiffs’ well-pleaded factual allegations, “unaffected by the defendants’ contentions in pleadings, memoranda, and oral argument.” Id.

12022–2022
Jurisich v. Jenkins green
la · 1999
1 sentence

2017In Jurisich v. Jenkins, 99-76 (La. 10/19/99), 749 So.2d 597 , the supreme court established an exception to the irreparable harm requirement.

12017–2017
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board v. Wilson green
lactapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012Wilson, 992 So.2d 537 .

12012–2012
Harwood Oil & Mining Company v. Black green
la · 1960
2 sentences

2011Co., 240 La. at 649 , 124 So.2d at 766-767 . [86] In Lejeune v. Rayne Branch Hospital, 556 So.2d 559, 569 (La. 1990), we stated: "[t]he mere fact that a duty exists does not mean that it extends to everyone against every risk all of the time." [1] See, La.

2011Co., 240 La. at 649 , 124 So.2d at 766-767 . [86] In Lejeune v. Rayne Branch Hospital, 556 So.2d 559, 569 (La. 1990), we stated: "[t]he mere fact that a duty exists does not mean that it extends to everyone against every risk all of the time." [1] See, La.

12011–2011
Ledoux v. Grand Casino-Coushatta green
lactapp · 2007
1 sentence

2007The "law of the case" is discretionary; it is not applicable to cases in which "the prior decision was palpably erroneous or its application would result in manifest injustice." Ledoux v. Grand Casino-Coushatta, 06-1500, p. 15 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/4/07), 954 So.2d 902 , 905 n.3 (quoting Estate of Patout v. City of New Iberia, 01-151, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/27/01), 791 So.2d 741, 747 ), writ denied, 07-954 (La. 6/22/07), 959 So.2d 507 .

12007–2007
Ledoux v. Grand Casino-Coushatta neutral
la · 2007
1 sentence

2007The "law of the case" is discretionary; it is not applicable to cases in which "the prior decision was palpably erroneous or its application would result in manifest injustice." Ledoux v. Grand Casino-Coushatta, 06-1500, p. 15 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/4/07), 954 So.2d 902 , 905 n.3 (quoting Estate of Patout v. City of New Iberia, 01-151, p. 7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/27/01), 791 So.2d 741, 747 ), writ denied, 07-954 (La. 6/22/07), 959 So.2d 507 .

12007–2007
State v. Davis green
lactapp · 1989
1 sentence

2005Davis , supra. (Emphasis added.) Essentially, where intent and an expressed commitment exist, an obligation is generally created for the purposes of this analysis. 5 A salary payment made pursuant to an obligation is one that is not made "out of a motive of beneficence solely to enrich," rather, it is one that is made for services rendered.

12005–2005
Wilson v. City of Shreveport neutral
lactapp · 1996
1 sentence

2002Mr. Muhammad next argues that prescription on his compensation claim was interrupted by the filing of his lawsuit against the City relating to his Rule IX termination 3 , citing Wilson v. City of Shreveport, 28,846 (La.App. 2 Cir. 11/01/96), 682 So.2d 882 .

12002–2002
Jordan v. Central Louisiana Elec. Co., Inc. green
la · 1995
1 sentence

2000Jordan, supra .

12000–2000
Webb Const., Inc. v. City of Shreveport green
lactapp · 1995
1 sentence

1998On appeal, this court considered this matter in Webb Const., Inc. v. City of Shreveport, 27,761 (La.App.2d Cir. 12/6/95), 665 So.2d 653 , and summarized the allegations in plaintiff's petition as follows: The following is a synopsis of the allegations in Webb's petition, which we accept as true for the purposes of the exception of no cause of action.

11998–1998
State v. Wade neutral
lactapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998Id.

11998–1998
Everything on Wheels Subaru, Inc. v. Subaru South, Inc. green
la · 1993
1 sentence

1998La.C.C.P. art. 931; Everything on Wheels Subaru Inc. v. Subaru South Inc., 616 So.2d 1234 (La.1993).

11998–1998
Dycus v. Martin Marietta Corp. green
lactapp · 1990
1 sentence

1994Dycus v. Martin Marietta Corp., 568 So.2d 592 (La.

11994–1994
9 to 5 Fashions, Inc. v. Spurney green
la · 1989
1 sentence

1992Then the court, for the purposes of analysis, set forth the elements of an action against a corporate officer for intentional interference with contractual relations as follows: (1) the existence of a contract or a legally protected interest between the plaintiff and the corporation; (2) the corporate officer's knowledge of the contract; (3) the officer's intentional inducement or causation of the corporation to breach *1276 the contract or his intentional rendition of its performance impossible or more burdensome; (4) absence of justification on the part of the officer; (5) causation of damag

11992–1992
Jacobsen v. Southeast Distributors, Inc. green
la · 1982
1 sentence

1991Jacobsen v. Southeast Distributors, Inc., 413 So.2d 995 (La.App. 4th Cir.1982), writ denied, 415 So.2d 953 (La.1982).

11991–1991
Jacobsen v. Southeast Distributors, Inc. green
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

1991Jacobsen v. Southeast Distributors, Inc., 413 So.2d 995 (La.App. 4th Cir.1982), writ denied, 415 So.2d 953 (La.1982).

11991–1991
Harris v. Pizza Hut of Louisiana, Inc. green
la · 1984
11986–1986
Go-Bart Importing Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1931
11985–1985
Railroad Comm'n of Wis. v. Maxcy green
scotus · 1931
11985–1985
Gustin v. Shows green
lactapp · 1979
11984–1984
Willie B. Keating v. Shell Chemical Company, Willie B. Keating v. Herbert L. Benson green
ca5 · 1980
11983–1983
Williams v. Jahncke Service, Inc. green
la · 1950
11976–1976
Radio Corp. of America v. Rauland Corp. green
ilnd · 1957
11976–1976
Wolff v. Warden neutral
lactapp · 1932
11976–1976
Boudreaux v. Rossen neutral
lactapp · 1932
11976–1976
Babineaux v. Pernie-Bailey Drilling Co. green
la · 1972
11973–1973
Bourgeois v. Ducos green
lactapp · 1966
11972–1972
Succession of Williams neutral
lactapp · 1960
11972–1972
Bielkiewicz v. Rudisill green
lactapp · 1967
11971–1971
Elliott v. Dupuy green
la · 1961
11971–1971
Vegas v. Cheramie green
lactapp · 1953
11966–1966
Dixie Drive It Yourself System New Orleans Co. v. American Beverage Co. green
la · 1962
11962–1962
Austin v. Succession of Austin green
la · 1954
11955–1955
Fischer v. Parish School Board neutral
la · 1912
11936–1936

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1032 (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

TX 198 (1924–2026) CA 184 (1867–2026) PA 106 (1898–2026) IL 95 (1909–2025) WA 80 (1968–2026) OH 67 (1977–2026) MD 66 (1932–2025) MA 66 (1819–2026) IN 63 (1882–2026) AL 62 (1888–2025) NY 60 (1840–2026) LA 54 (1903–2024) NJ 49 (1955–2026) MI 47 (1883–2026) IA 45 (1928–2025) NC 41 (1917–2022) CT 38 (1929–2025) FL 38 (1911–2026) OR 37 (1974–2026) CO 37 (1883–2026) UT 34 (1984–2026) WI 31 (1980–2026) MO 31 (1909–2025) TN 29 (1929–2026) AZ 27 (1970–2023) KS 25 (1911–2019) VA 25 (1973–2020) MN 22 (1973–2024) GA 20 (1902–2024) NM 18 (1981–2025) ID 17 (1908–2019) VT 17 (1916–2024) WY 16 (1975–2023) DC 16 (1978–2023) MS 15 (1956–2019) RI 15 (1972–2010) NE 14 (1965–2025) AK 14 (1970–2023) DE 13 (1920–2024) MT 13 (1900–2015) KY 13 (1886–2025) WV 12 (1936–2026) ME 12 (1976–2025) NV 11 (1980–2021) HI 10 (1984–2024) AR 10 (1927–2015) ND 8 (1968–2016) NH 7 (1966–2017) OK 6 (1929–2016) SC 5 (1893–2023) SD 2 (1982–2004)

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