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essential elements claim in Louisiana

53 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1938–2022 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Sessions & Fishman v. Liquid Air Corp.green
la · 1993 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Sessions & Fish man v. Liquid Air Corp,, 616 So.2d 1254, 1258 (La. 1993).

2008Sessions & Fishman v. Liquid Air Corp., 616 So.2d 1254, 1258 (La. 1993); Grevemberg v. G.P.A.

33
Bonfouca Inv. Corp. v. Eubanksgreen
lactapp · 1977 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–1985
2 sentences

1980"In order to confirm a judgment by default, the plaintiff must prove the essential elements of the claim by competent evidence with legal certainty, as fully as though each allegation was specifically denied by the defendant." Bonfouca Investment Corp. v. Eubanks, 347 So.2d 1277, 1278 (1st Cir. 1977).

1979Moreover, we note the following language in Bonfouca Investment Corp. v. Eubanks, 347 So.2d 1277 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1977): “In order to confirm a judgment by default, the plaintiff must prove the essential elements of the claim by competent evidence with legal certainty, as fully as though each allegation was specifically denied by the defendant.

17
Wisner v. Illinois Cent. Gulf RRgreen
lactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Wisner v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, 537 So.2d 740, 745 (La.App. 1st Cir.), cert. denied, 540 So.2d 342 (La.1989).

11
Young Oil Co. of La., Inc. v. Durbingreen
lactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Hillman v. United States Aviation Underwritersgreen
lactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Hillman v. U.S. Aviation Underwriters, 509 So.2d 125, 127 (La.App. 1 Cir.1987); Young Oil Co. of La., Inc. v. Durbin, 412 So.2d 620, 627 (La.App. 2 Cir.1982).

11
First Financial of Louisiana Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Kraftgreen
lactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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 (52)

CaseCitedYears
Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York neutral
lactapp · 1966
2 sentences

1979Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .” (Emphasis added) Having failed to establish the existence of the alleged lease provision, or the taxes existing at inception of the lease to a legal certainty, from which a violation of the lease could be ascertained, we must conclude that plaintiff has failed in his burden of establishing a prima facie case for cancellation of the lease.

1977Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .

41976–1979
Hollis v. Norton green
lactapp · 1991
2 sentences

1996Hollis v. Norton, 586 So.2d 656 (La.App. 5 Cir.1991).

1995Hollis v. Norton, 586 So.2d 656 (La.App. 5 Cir.1991).

31993–1996
Owens v. Jackson green
lactapp · 1989
2 sentences

1994In Owens v. Jackson, 550 So.2d 359 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1989), this court stated: The essential elements for a claim for malicious prosecution are: 1.

1993Gugliuzza v. K.C.M.C., Inc., 606 So.2d 790 (La.1992), Owens v. Jackson, 550 So.2d 359 (La.App. 3 Cir.1989).

31992–1994
Mella v. Continental Emsco green
la · 1966
2 sentences

1979Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .” (Emphasis added) Having failed to establish the existence of the alleged lease provision, or the taxes existing at inception of the lease to a legal certainty, from which a violation of the lease could be ascertained, we must conclude that plaintiff has failed in his burden of establishing a prima facie case for cancellation of the lease.

1977Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .

31977–1979
Wall v. Sun Insurance neutral
la · 1966
2 sentences

1979Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .” (Emphasis added) Having failed to establish the existence of the alleged lease provision, or the taxes existing at inception of the lease to a legal certainty, from which a violation of the lease could be ascertained, we must conclude that plaintiff has failed in his burden of establishing a prima facie case for cancellation of the lease.

1977Wall v. Sun Insurance Co. of New York, 189 So.2d 713 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1966), writ den. 249 La. 764 , 191 So.2d 141 .

31977–1979
Hazelett v. Louisiana-1 Gaming neutral
lactapp · 2016
2 sentences

2019App. 5 Cir. 12/21/16), 210 So.3d 447, 451-52 , this Court recently stated the following concerning the burden of proof in a slip and fall case against a merchant, to wit: … [I]n a slip and fall case against a merchant, a plaintiff must prove the essential elements of a standard negligence claim in addition to the requirements under La.

2018App. 5 Cir. 12/21/16), 210 So.3d 447 , 451-52 : ... [I]n a slip and fall case against a merchant, a plaintiff must prove the essential elements of a standard negligence claim in addition to the requirements under La.

22018–2019
White v. Monsanto Co. green
la · 1991
2 sentences

2011White v. Monsanto Co., 585 So.2d 1205 (La.1991).

1999White v. Monsanto Co., 585 So.2d 1205 (La.1991).

21999–2011
Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc. green
lactapp · 1983
2 sentences

1994Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc., 425 So.2d 949 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Jones v. Ledet, 383 So.2d 1308 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1980); Dozier v. Burleigh, 380 So.2d 197 (La.App. 3d Cir.1980).

1986Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc., 425 So.2d 949 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1983); Dozier v. Burleigh, 380 So.2d 197 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1980).

21986–1994
DOZIER, ETC. v. Burleigh neutral
lactapp · 1980
2 sentences

1994Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc., 425 So.2d 949 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Jones v. Ledet, 383 So.2d 1308 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1980); Dozier v. Burleigh, 380 So.2d 197 (La.App. 3d Cir.1980).

1986Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc., 425 So.2d 949 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1983); Dozier v. Burleigh, 380 So.2d 197 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1980).

21986–1994
Sewell Thomas v. Union Pacific Railroad Company neutral
ca10 · 1956
2 sentences

1959Co., D.C., 137 F.Supp. 194 , affirmed 5 Cir., 239 F.2d 641 , the essential elements of this doctrine are set forth.

1957Co., D.C., 137 F.Supp. 194 , affirmed 5 Cir., 239 F.2d 641 , the essential elements of this doctrine are set forth.

21957–1959
Segreto v. American Automobile Insurance neutral
laed · 1956
2 sentences

1959Co., D.C., 137 F.Supp. 194 , affirmed 5 Cir., 239 F.2d 641 , the essential elements of this doctrine are set forth.

1957Co., D.C., 137 F.Supp. 194 , affirmed 5 Cir., 239 F.2d 641 , the essential elements of this doctrine are set forth.

21957–1959
Igbokwe v. Moser green
lactapp · 2013
1 sentence

2022Id.

12022–2022
Ard v. Kraft, Inc. green
lactapp · 1989
1 sentence

2016In short, Brookshire’s has shown lack of support for the essential elements of a claim under Le Blanc and Ard, supra, and Simmons has not supplied the evidence that, would create a genuine issue. ■ Finally, Simmons argues that if Brookshire’s employees, had “inspected their products more closely,” they would have seen the mold on | (ithe product through the clear packaging.

12016–2016
Davenport v. Albertson's, Inc. green
lactapp · 2000
1 sentence

2014R.S. 9:2800.6. 2 Lofton v. Hayward, 2000-2019, p. 6 (La.jApp.g 4 Cir. 1/9/02), 806 So.2d 877, 882 , writ denied, 2002-0286 (La.4/12/02), 813 So.2d 405 (citing Davenport v. Albertson’s Inc., 2000-00685 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/6/00) , 774 So.2d 340 , writ denied, 2001-0073 (La.3/23/01), 788 So.2d 427 ).

12014–2014
Lofton v. Hayward neutral
lactapp · 2002
1 sentence

2014R.S. 9:2800.6. 2 Lofton v. Hayward, 2000-2019, p. 6 (La.jApp.g 4 Cir. 1/9/02), 806 So.2d 877, 882 , writ denied, 2002-0286 (La.4/12/02), 813 So.2d 405 (citing Davenport v. Albertson’s Inc., 2000-00685 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/6/00) , 774 So.2d 340 , writ denied, 2001-0073 (La.3/23/01), 788 So.2d 427 ).

12014–2014
Graves v. Fields green
la · 2002
1 sentence

2014R.S. 9:2800.6. 2 Lofton v. Hayward, 2000-2019, p. 6 (La.jApp.g 4 Cir. 1/9/02), 806 So.2d 877, 882 , writ denied, 2002-0286 (La.4/12/02), 813 So.2d 405 (citing Davenport v. Albertson’s Inc., 2000-00685 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/6/00) , 774 So.2d 340 , writ denied, 2001-0073 (La.3/23/01), 788 So.2d 427 ).

12014–2014
Davenport v. Albertson's Inc. green
la · 2001
1 sentence

2014R.S. 9:2800.6. 2 Lofton v. Hayward, 2000-2019, p. 6 (La.jApp.g 4 Cir. 1/9/02), 806 So.2d 877, 882 , writ denied, 2002-0286 (La.4/12/02), 813 So.2d 405 (citing Davenport v. Albertson’s Inc., 2000-00685 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/6/00) , 774 So.2d 340 , writ denied, 2001-0073 (La.3/23/01), 788 So.2d 427 ).

12014–2014
Boudreaux v. Hamilton Medical Group green
la · 1994
1 sentence

2013In Beard , the Louisiana Supreme Court held as follows: When an employer agrees to pay employees for unused vacation time as a condition of their employment, that accrued vacation pay is compensation that is earned during a pay period under Boudreaux [, 644 So.2d at 621-622 ], As such, accrued vacation time is an 'amount then due under the terms of employment’ and constitutes wages under La.

12013–2013
Succession of Rock v. Allstate Life Ins. Co. green
la · 1976
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
White v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
la · 1997
1 sentence

2000In so ruling, the trial court noted that "...because plaintiff cannot establish the temporal elements as required by White [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 699 So.2d 1081 (1997) ], plaintiff cannot provide the evidentiary support for one of the essential elements of her claim." From this judgment, plaintiff appeals, contending that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Shoney's, and presents the following issue for review: When a restaurant utilizes a "food bar" to allow customers to serve themselves unlimited quantities of food, does the restaurant thereby have actual or co

12000–2000
Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Dept. green
la · 1987
1 sentence

1996Alternatively, he argued that he was entitled to summary judgment because Mr. Knapper could not prove all of the essential elements of a claim for malicious prosecution as articulated by this court in Miller v. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department, 511 So.2d 446 (La.1987).

11996–1996
Jones v. Ledet green
lactapp · 1980
1 sentence

1994Halliday v. Water Works of Louisiana, Inc., 425 So.2d 949 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Jones v. Ledet, 383 So.2d 1308 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1980); Dozier v. Burleigh, 380 So.2d 197 (La.App. 3d Cir.1980).

11994–1994
Gugliuzza v. KCMC, INC. green
la · 1992
1 sentence

1993Gugliuzza v. K.C.M.C., Inc., 606 So.2d 790 (La.1992), Owens v. Jackson, 550 So.2d 359 (La.App. 3 Cir.1989).

11993–1993
Wisner v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad green
la · 1989
1 sentence

1992Wisner v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, 537 So.2d 740, 745 (La.App. 1st Cir.), cert. denied, 540 So.2d 342 (La.1989).

11992–1992
Charia v. Mungoven green
lactapp · 1989
1 sentence

1991Charia v. Mungoven, supra. An affidavit of correctness is sufficient to constitute such proof where the suit is based on a promissory note.

11991–1991
Lees v. Smith green
lactapp · 1978
11989–1989
State v. Caubarreaux Used Cars neutral
lactapp · 1988
1 sentence

1989The essential elements for a claim for defamation are: (1) defamatory words; (2) communication to persons other than the one alleging the action; (3) falsity; (4) malice, actual or implied; (5) resulting injury, Madison v. Bolton, 234 La. 997 , 102 So.2d 433 (1958), State v. Caubarreaux Used Cars, 520 So.2d 1180 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1988), Lees v. Smith, supra, at 977-978 ; and (6) where the action is based on statements made in a judicial proceeding, the termination of that proceeding.

11989–1989
Madison v. Bolton green
la · 1958
11989–1989
Cowell v. Dairyland Ins. Co. neutral
lactapp · 1981
11985–1985
Wilkinson v. Wilkinson green
la · 1975
11984–1984
Tassin v. Allstate Insurance Company green
lactapp · 1975
11984–1984
Lloyd v. Hunt Exploration, Inc. green
lactapp · 1982
11984–1984
Holland v. Aetna Life & Cas. Ins. Co. green
lactapp · 1980
11981–1981
Lambert v. Michel green
la · 1979
11981–1981
Deo Gracias v. Collins green
lactapp · 1970
11981–1981
Cripps v. Kennedy neutral
lactapp · 1978
11981–1981
Skye v. White neutral
lactapp · 1980
11981–1981
Holbrook v. Palermo green
lactapp · 1977
11980–1980
Haymark and Sons, Inc. v. Prendergast green
lactapp · 1972
11979–1979
City of Monroe v. Fussell neutral
lactapp · 1974
11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.6 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

OH 192 (1978–2025) TX 143 (1937–2024) TN 107 (1976–2024) WA 101 (1961–2026) ID 70 (1955–2026) LA 53 (1938–2022) GA 50 (1935–2024) NC 48 (1978–2025) WY 44 (1979–2020) NY 42 (1894–2025) CA 42 (1920–2026) NM 31 (1971–2025) IL 31 (1971–2026) FL 30 (1942–2026) CT 28 (1963–2019) MO 26 (1957–2016) IN 25 (1972–2026) MS 24 (1995–2025) MA 23 (1991–2025) HI 20 (1995–2026) OR 19 (1984–2025) AL 18 (1923–2024) PA 17 (1926–2024) OK 16 (1911–2021) WV 14 (1987–2025) KY 13 (1949–2026) KS 12 (1953–2021) VA 12 (1988–2025) IA 11 (1935–2026) ME 10 (2011–2023) MI 10 (2014–2026) MD 9 (1923–2010) VT 8 (2003–2026) NJ 8 (1979–2025) ND 6 (1978–1996) DC 6 (1979–2003) AZ 6 (1936–1983) MN 5 (1972–2016) UT 5 (1994–2023) RI 5 (1987–2006) SC 4 (1932–2000) MT 4 (1989–2022) CO 3 (1988–2025) SD 3 (1992–2002) AK 3 (1991–2014) AR 3 (1998–2010)

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.

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