flexible standard in Louisiana

52 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1963–2022 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Sevier v. United States Fidelity & Guar. Co.green la · 1986 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2008 2 sentences 2008Co., 497 So.2d 1380, 1384 (La.1986), the Court stated: The cases under section 658 [of title 22] have demonstrated that "proof of loss" is a flexible requirement to advise the insurer of the facts of the claim. 2008Additionally, in a matter involving a suit *191 against a fire insurer for penalties and attorney fees, the fourth circuit made the following observation regarding "proof of loss": [I]t is not necessary for proof of loss to be in writing or in any other formal style, Sevier v. United States Fidelity & Guar., 497 So.2d 1380, 1384 (La.1986) ["proof of loss" under Section 658 is a flexible requirement to advise the insurer of the facts of the claim, it is not required to be in any formal style]; Hut of Louisiana, Inc. v. Zurich Ins.	3	3
Hut of Louisiana, Inc. v. Zurich Ins. Co.green lactapp · 1979 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2008 2 sentences 2008Co., 372 So.2d 687, 688 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1979), rehearing den., . . . 1989Co., 372 So.2d 687, 688 (La.App. 1st Cir.1979), rehearing den., Liberty Mutual's actual knowledge of the Warners' loss in November of 1986, constituted satisfactory proof of loss under LSA-R.S. 22:658(A).	2	2
Jack Austin, D/B/A Jack Austin & Associates, Cross v. D. R. Parker and J. A. McAlpin D/B/A M&m Construction Co., Crossgreen ca5 · 1982 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008 2 sentences 2008Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979). 1986Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979).	2	2
Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co.green lactapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008 2 sentences 2008Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979). 1986Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979).	2	2
Riverland Oil Mill v. Underwriters for Lloyd'sgreen lactapp · 1979 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008 2 sentences 2008Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979). 1986Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979).	2	2
Bell v. Dept. of Health and Human Resourcesgreen la · 1986 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2022 2 sentences 2022Bell v. Department of Health and Human Resources, 483 So. 2d 945, 950 ( La. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S. Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 ( 1986). 1990Bell v. Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 483 So.2d 945 (La.1986), cert denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 (1986).	1	3
Brown v. Housing Authoritygreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994Since due process is not a technical concept with a fixed content unrelated to time, place and circumstances, precisely what process is due in a given case is dependent upon the peculiar facts involved.” Brown v. Housing Authority of New Orleans, 590 So.2d 1258, 1260 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991).	1	1
Matter of Smithgreen idahoctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990	1	1
State v. Breedgreen idahoctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990	1	1
State v. Olivergreen lactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989	1	1
State v. Durongreen lactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988	1	1
Robert Frumkin v. Board of Trustees, Kent State Universitygreen ca6 · 1980 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (32)

Case	Cited	Years
Morrissey v. Brewer green scotus · 1972 2 sentences 2007Even in extraordinary circumstances, an individual whose interests may be affected by a deprivation of life, liberty, or property must be granted a fair procedure before a fair decision maker. [4] In some circumstances, due process may not require a full-blown, trial-type hearing, but that is not to say that some sort of rudimentary precautions afforded by an informal notice and opportunity to respond are not necessary. [5] Due process is a flexible standard, Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S.Ct. 2593 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972), and courts have been flexible in finding that a meaningful an 2007Even in extraordinary circumstances, an individual whose interests may be affected by a deprivation of life, liberty, or property must be granted a fair procedure before a fair decision maker. [4] In some circumstances, due process may not require a full-blown, trial-type hearing, but that is not to say that some sort of rudimentary precautions afforded by an informal notice and opportunity to respond are not necessary. [5] Due process is a flexible standard, Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S.Ct. 2593 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972), and courts have been flexible in finding that a meaningful an	16	1986–2019
Moore v. Ware green la · 2003 2 sentences 2019In Moore v. Ware , 01-3341, pp. 12-13 (La. 2/25/03), 839 So.2d 940 , 948-49, the supreme court said: Due process is a flexible standard and calls for such procedural protections as the particular situation demands. 2019In Moore v. Ware , 01-3341, pp. 12-13 (La. 2/25/03), 839 So.2d 940 , 948-49, the supreme court said: Due process is a flexible standard and calls for such procedural protections as the particular situation demands.	3	2008–2019
Mathews v. Eldridge green scotus · 1976 2 sentences 2018Matthews , 424 U.S. at 334 , 96 S.Ct. at 902 ; Casse, 547 So.2d at 1385 . 2018Matthews , 424 U.S. at 334 , 96 S.Ct. at 902 ; Casse, 547 So.2d at 1385 .	3	2009–2018
Wilson v. Arkansas green scotus · 1995 2 sentences 2002"The Fourth Amendment's flexible requirement of reasonableness should not be read to mandate a rigid rule of announcement that ignores countervailing law enforcement interests." Wilson, 514 U.S. at 934 , 115 S.Ct. at 1918 . 2002"The Fourth Amendment's flexible requirement of reasonableness should not be read to mandate a rigid rule of announcement that ignores countervailing law enforcement interests." Wilson, 514 U.S. at 934 , 115 S.Ct. at 1918 .	3	1999–2002
Teeple v. Patton green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2022Bell v. Department of Health and Human Resources, 483 So. 2d 945, 950 ( La. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S. Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 ( 1986). 1990Bell v. Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 483 So.2d 945 (La.1986), cert denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 (1986).	2	1990–2022
Bell v. Department of Health & Human Resources green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2022Bell v. Department of Health and Human Resources, 483 So. 2d 945, 950 ( La. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S. Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 ( 1986). 1990Bell v. Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 483 So.2d 945 (La.1986), cert denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 (1986).	2	1990–2022
Utility Contractors, Inc. v. United States green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2022Bell v. Department of Health and Human Resources, 483 So. 2d 945, 950 ( La. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S. Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 ( 1986). 1990Bell v. Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 483 So.2d 945 (La.1986), cert denied, 479 U.S. 827 , 107 S.Ct. 105 , 93 L.Ed.2d 55 (1986).	2	1990–2022
State v. Foret green la · 1993 2 sentences 2021Foret 628 So.2d at 1121-1123 . 2007Foret 628 So.2d at 1121-1123 .	2	2007–2021
Casse v. Sumrall green lactapp · 1989 2 sentences 2018Matthews , 424 U.S. at 334 , 96 S.Ct. at 902 ; Casse, 547 So.2d at 1385 . 2018Matthews , 424 U.S. at 334 , 96 S.Ct. at 902 ; Casse, 547 So.2d at 1385 .	2	2018–2018
Bergeron v. Bergeron green la · 1986 2 sentences 2016We are apprehensive of what happened here: applying the more flexible standard of visitation to circumvent the principles and protections announced in Bergeron, [ 492 So.2d 1193 ]. 2008We are apprehensive of what happened here: applying *192 the more flexible standard of visitation to circumvent the principles and protections announced in Bergeron, supra .	2	2008–2016
Quill Corp. v. North Dakota Ex Rel. Heitkamp red scotus · 1992 2 sentences 2008Quill, 504 U.S. at 307 , 112 S.Ct. at 1910 . 2008Quill, 504 U.S. at 307 , 112 S.Ct. at 1910 .	2	2005–2008
Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. UNDERWRITERS FOR LLOYD'S OF NEW YORK green la · 1979 2 sentences 2008Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979). 1986Austin v. Parker, 672 F.2d 508, 520 (5th Cir.1982); Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 428 So.2d 824, 827 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983); Riverland Oil Mill, Inc. v. Underwriters for Lloyd's, New York, 368 So.2d 156, 163 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied, 369 So.2d 1365 (La.1979).	2	1986–2008
State v. Strain green la · 1991 2 sentences 1999Strain, supra, which affirmed an DWI (third) conviction which challenged an earlier uncounseled guilty plea to DWI, held that there was a flexible test which applied to Von Moltke 's rule to determine whether there was a valid waiver of counsel in misdemeanor cases. 1999Strain, supra, affirmed a DWI (third) conviction which challenged an earlier un-counseled guilty plea to DWI and held that there was a flexible test which applied to Von Moltke's rule to determine whether there was a valid waiver of counsel in misdemeanor cases.	2	1999–1999
Pennoyer v. Neff red · 1878 2 sentences 1966In response-to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 , to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. State of Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 . 1966In response-to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 , to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. State of Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .	2	1963–1966
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green scotus · 1945 2 sentences 1966In response-to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 , to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. State of Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 . 1966In response-to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 , to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. State of Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .	2	1963–1966
Middleton v. Parish of Jefferson neutral la · 1998 1 sentence 2012Id. (citations omitted). 1997-824, p. 4 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/14/98), 707 So.2d 454, 456 , unit denied sub nom., Middleton v. Parish of Jefferson Through Dept. of Inspection & Code Enforcement, 1998-0403 (La.3/27/98), 716 So.2d 896 .	1	2012–2012
Burguieres v. Pollingue green la · 2003 1 sentence 2012Id. (citations omitted). 1997-824, p. 4 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/14/98), 707 So.2d 454, 456 , unit denied sub nom., Middleton v. Parish of Jefferson Through Dept. of Inspection & Code Enforcement, 1998-0403 (La.3/27/98), 716 So.2d 896 .	1	2012–2012
Middleton v. Parish of Jefferson green lactapp · 1998 1 sentence 2012Id. (citations omitted). 1997-824, p. 4 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/14/98), 707 So.2d 454, 456 , unit denied sub nom., Middleton v. Parish of Jefferson Through Dept. of Inspection & Code Enforcement, 1998-0403 (La.3/27/98), 716 So.2d 896 .	1	2012–2012
Wilson v. Jefferson Parish Dept. of Parks & Recreation green la · 1996 1 sentence 2011Wilson v. Jefferson Parish Department of Parks & Recreation, 95- 470, p. 5 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96); 668 So.2d 1167, 1170 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96, 671 So.2d 927 ), citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S.Ct. 2593 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972).	1	2011–2011
Wilson v. JEFFERSON PARISH OF PARKS & RECREATION green lactapp · 1996 1 sentence 2011Wilson v. Jefferson Parish Department of Parks & Recreation, 95- 470, p. 5 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1/17/96); 668 So.2d 1167, 1170 , writ denied, 96-0413 (La.4/19/96, 671 So.2d 927 ), citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S.Ct. 2593 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972).	1	2011–2011
Richards v. Wisconsin green scotus · 1997 2 sentences 2002A few years later, in Richards v. Wisconsin, 520 U.S. 385 , 117 S.Ct. 1416 , 137 L.Ed.2d 615 (1997), the Court rejected the application of a blanket exception to the knock-and-announce requirement in felony drug cases. 2002A few years later, in Richards v. Wisconsin, 520 U.S. 385 , 117 S.Ct. 1416 , 137 L.Ed.2d 615 (1997), the Court rejected the application of a blanket exception to the knock-and-announce requirement in felony drug cases.	1	2002–2002
Sharrock v. Dell Buick-Cadillac, Inc. green ny · 1978 2 sentences 1999Bartlett, supra. First, the court determined that the state not only authorized the garageman's right to possession of the property, a right afforded by the common law, but also authorized enforcement of the lien by ex parte sale, thereby expanding the common law rights and "entwin[ing] itself into the debtor-creditor relationship arising out of otherwise regular consumer transactions." 599 408 N.Y.S.2d 39 , 379 N.E.2d at 1175 . 1999Bartlett, supra. First, the court determined that the state not only authorized the garageman's right to possession of the property, a right afforded by the common law, but also authorized enforcement of the lien by ex parte sale, thereby expanding the common law rights and "entwin[ing] itself into the debtor-creditor relationship arising out of otherwise regular consumer transactions." 599 408 N.Y.S.2d 39 , 379 N.E.2d at 1175 .	1	1999–1999
State v. Mobley green la · 1992 1 sentence 1998Id.	1	1998–1998
Neff v. Rose green la · 1989	1	1991–1991
State v. LaBranch neutral lactapp · 1989	1	1991–1991
State v. Moore green haw · 1980	1	1990–1990
State v. Knowles green lactapp · 1983	1	1989–1989
Grace v. BD. OF TRUSTEES FOR STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES green lactapp · 1983	1	1989–1989
Kulko v. Superior Court of Cal., City and County of San Francisco green scotus · 1978	1	1986–1986
Colorado v. Bannister green scotus · 1980	1	1983–1983
Vodopija v. Gulf Refining Co. neutral ca5 · 1952	1	1971–1971
Gibson Collins v. Texas Company green ca5 · 1959	1	1971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 12 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 33:2501 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 49:950 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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