elementary principle in Louisiana

47 Louisiana opinions name it 3 courts 1908–2009 0 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Meyer v. STATE, DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY LIC. CON., ETC.green la · 1975 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1981–2009 2 sentences 2009Meyer v. State, Dept. of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289, 292 (La.1975). 1989It is an elementary rule of law that one who asserts a fact must carry the burden of proof of that fact and the fact must be established by a reasonable preponderance of the evidence.” (footnotes omitted) Meyer v. State, Department of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La. 1975).	1	7
Polk v. Edwardsgreen la · 1993 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–2001 2 sentences 2001In Polk v. Edwards, 626 So.2d 1128 (La. 1993), the Court held: An elementary principle statutory construction in constitutional law holds that all statutory enactments are presumed to be constitutional. 2001In Polk v. Edwards, 626 So.2d 1128 (La. 1993), the Court held: An elementary principle of statutory construction in constitutional law holds that all statutory enactments are presumed to be constitutional.	1	6
City of Alexandria v. Alexandria Fire Fighters Ass'ngreen la · 1952 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1956–1994 2 sentences 1994"It is an elementary principle of constitutional law that legislative powers, conferred under constitutional provisions, cannot be delegated by the Legislature either to the people or to any other body or authority." City of Alexandria v. Fire Fighters Ass'n, Local No. 540, 220 La. 754 , 57 So.2d 673, 674 (1952). 1994"It is an elementary principle of constitutional law that legislative powers, conferred under constitutional provisions, cannot be delegated by the Legislature either to the people or to any other body or authority." City of Alexandria v. Fire Fighters Ass'n, Local No. 540, 220 La. 754 , 57 So.2d 673, 674 (1952).	1	2
Pearce v. Couvillongreen la · 1927 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1943–1992 2 sentences 1943Such an exemption is an exceptional privilege, and it must be clearly and unequivocally and affirmatively established, for it is an elementary rule of construction in our jurisprudence that exemptions are strictly construed.” Pearce v. Couvillon, 164 La. 155 , 113 So. 801, 803 , and cases cited therein. 1943Such an exemption is an exceptional privilege, and it must be clearly and unequivocally and affirmatively established, for it is an elementary rule of construction in our jurisprudence that exemptions are strictly construed.” Pearce v. Couvillon, 164 La. 155 , 113 So. 801, 803 , and cases cited therein.	1	2
State v. Smithgreen la · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 1 sentence 1993State v. Smith, 554 So.2d 676, 681 (La.1989).	1	1
McAteer v. McAteergreen lactapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 1 sentence 1991See McAteer v. McAteer, 393 So.2d 805 (La.App. 2d Cir.1981).	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 (41)

Case	Cited	Years
Interstate Oil Pipe Line Co. v. Guilbeau green la · 1950 2 sentences 1997Our office rarely opines on the constitutionality of the law other than to say that an elementary principle of statutory construction in constitutional law holds that all statutory enactments are presumed to be constitutional Interstate Oil Pipe Line Co. v. Guilbeau , 217 La. 160 , 46 So.2d 113 (1950); State on behalf of J.A.V. , 558 So.2d 214 (La. 1990). 1997Our office rarely opines on the constitutionality of the law other than to say that an elementary principle of statutory construction in constitutional law holds that all statutory enactments are presumed to be constitutional Interstate Oil Pipe Line Co. v. Guilbeau , 217 La. 160 , 46 So.2d 113 (1950); State on behalf of J.A.V. , 558 So.2d 214 (La. 1990).	11	1991–2005
State in Interest of JAV green la · 1990 2 sentences 2005Interstate Oil Pipe Line Co. v. Guilbeau , 217 La. 160 , 46 So.2d 113 (1950); State on behalf of J.A.V. , 558 So.2d 214 (La. 1990). 1997Our office rarely opines on the constitutionality of the law other than to say that an elementary principle of statutory construction in constitutional law holds that all statutory enactments are presumed to be constitutional Interstate Oil Pipe Line Co. v. Guilbeau , 217 La. 160 , 46 So.2d 113 (1950); State on behalf of J.A.V. , 558 So.2d 214 (La. 1990).	10	1993–2005
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. green scotus · 1950 2 sentences 1996In Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306, 314 , 70 S.Ct. 652, 657 , 94 L.Ed. 865 (1950), the Court held the elementary requirement of due process is "notice reasonably calculated, under all the circumstances, to apprise interested parties of the pendency of the action and afford them an opportunity to present their objections." The Supreme Court went on to declare when the names and addresses of those affected by a proceeding are at hand, personal service, at least by ordinary mail, is required. 1996In Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306, 314 , 70 S.Ct. 652, 657 , 94 L.Ed. 865 (1950), the Court held the elementary requirement of due process is "notice reasonably calculated, under all the circumstances, to apprise interested parties of the pendency of the action and afford them an opportunity to present their objections." The Supreme Court went on to declare when the names and addresses of those affected by a proceeding are at hand, personal service, at least by ordinary mail, is required.	2	1996–2005
State v. Watkins green la · 1933 2 sentences 1956This Court in the case of City of Alexandria v. Alexandria Fire Fighters Ass’n, Local No. 540, 220 La. 754 , 57 So.2d 673, 674 , set out the general principles in regard to delegation of legislative authority as follows ; “It is an elementary principle of constitutional law that legislative power, conferred under constitutional provisions, cannot be delegated by the Legislature either to the people or to any other body or authority.” ' Citing State v. Watkins, 176 La. 837 , 147 So. 8 ; Cooley’s Constitutional Limitations, 8th Ed. Vol. 1, pp. 224, 238, 239, 240, 242, 244; 16 C.J.S., Constitutio 1956This Court in the case of City of Alexandria v. Alexandria Fire Fighters Ass’n, Local No. 540, 220 La. 754 , 57 So.2d 673, 674 , set out the general principles in regard to delegation of legislative authority as follows ; “It is an elementary principle of constitutional law that legislative power, conferred under constitutional provisions, cannot be delegated by the Legislature either to the people or to any other body or authority.” ' Citing State v. Watkins, 176 La. 837 , 147 So. 8 ; Cooley’s Constitutional Limitations, 8th Ed. Vol. 1, pp. 224, 238, 239, 240, 242, 244; 16 C.J.S., Constitutio	2	1952–1956
Greer v. Lammico neutral lactapp · 1998 1 sentence 2000The $100,000 settlement made by Dr. Kusala-vage to the Judalets alleviated their duty of “proving (1) the standard of care and (2) a breach by the health care provider.” McPherson (quoting Greer v. LAMMICO, 29,066, p. 8 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/13/98); 712 So.2d 598, 602 ).	1	2000–2000
Succession of Boyd green la · 1975 2 sentences 1998“It is an elementary rule of evidence that a writing in which there is no ambiguity cannot be interpreted by parol [evidence]; but that an ambiguity in any of its parts, as to names, identity of parties, extent or nature of the thing sold ... may be removed by any evidence known to the law.” Succession of Boyd, 306 So.2d at 689 . • Mr. Truant’s argument is without merit. 1998The case law dealing with extrinsic evidence in contested testament eases states that “there is no law that \| sprevents the courts from hearing testimony and entertaining evidence to throw light upon an obscure date, and remove all doubt, uncertainty, ■ or ambiguity concerning [an uncertain date].” Succession of Boyd, 306 So.2d 687 (La.1975) (emphasis added).	1	1998–1998
Dupre v. Joe's Riverside Seafood, Inc. green lactapp · 1991 1 sentence 1993Meyer v. State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975); Dupre v. Joe's Riverside Seafood, Inc., 578 So.2d 158 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Gustafson v. Koch, 460 So.2d 655 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984).	1	1993–1993
Gustafson v. Koch neutral lactapp · 1984 1 sentence 1993Meyer v. State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975); Dupre v. Joe's Riverside Seafood, Inc., 578 So.2d 158 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Gustafson v. Koch, 460 So.2d 655 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984).	1	1993–1993
Succession of Herrle neutral lactapp · 1987 1 sentence 1990Meyer v. State, Dept. of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975); Succession of Herrle, 517 So.2d 386 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1987), writ denied, 519 So.2d 129 (La.1988).	1	1990–1990
Succession of Herrle neutral la · 1988 1 sentence 1990Meyer v. State, Dept. of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975); Succession of Herrle, 517 So.2d 386 (La.App. 5 Cir. 1987), writ denied, 519 So.2d 129 (La.1988).	1	1990–1990
Southern Pacific Transportation Co. v. National Molasses Co. green lactapp · 1981 1 sentence 1982Barnes v. Park Place Homes, Inc., 398 So.2d 1196 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1981); Southern Pacific Transportation Co. v. National Molasses Co., 396 So.2d 451 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1981); Meyer v. State, Department of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975).	1	1982–1982
Barnes v. Park Place Homes, Inc. green lactapp · 1981 1 sentence 1982Barnes v. Park Place Homes, Inc., 398 So.2d 1196 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1981); Southern Pacific Transportation Co. v. National Molasses Co., 396 So.2d 451 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1981); Meyer v. State, Department of Public Safety License Control and Driver Improvement Division, 312 So.2d 289 (La.1975).	1	1982–1982
City of Richmond v. Grand Lodge green va · 1934 2 sentences 1978City of Richmond v. Grand Lodge, 162 Va. 471, 476 , 174 S.E. 846 . 1978City of Richmond v. Grand Lodge, 162 Va. 471, 476 , 174 S.E. 846 .	1	1978–1978
Foggin v. General Guaranty Insurance Company neutral lactapp · 1968 1 sentence 1974Foggin v. General Guaranty Insurance Company, La.App., 207 So.2d 176 .	1	1974–1974
State v. Seals green la · 1970 2 sentences 1973Louisiana Civil Code Article 17; State v. Seals, 255 La. 1005 , 233 So.2d 914 ; Mendel v. Gennaro, La.App., 154 So.2d 531 ; writ refused, 244 La. 968 , 155 So.2d 199 . 1973Louisiana Civil Code Article 17; State v. Seals, 255 La. 1005 , 233 So.2d 914 ; Mendel v. Gennaro, La.App., 154 So.2d 531 ; writ refused, 244 La. 968 , 155 So.2d 199 .	1	1973–1973
Mendel v. Gennaro neutral lactapp · 1963 1 sentence 1973Louisiana Civil Code Article 17; State v. Seals, 255 La. 1005 , 233 So.2d 914 ; Mendel v. Gennaro, La.App., 154 So.2d 531 ; writ refused, 244 La. 968 , 155 So.2d 199 .	1	1973–1973
Mendel v. Gennaro neutral la · 1963 2 sentences 1973Louisiana Civil Code Article 17; State v. Seals, 255 La. 1005 , 233 So.2d 914 ; Mendel v. Gennaro, La.App., 154 So.2d 531 ; writ refused, 244 La. 968 , 155 So.2d 199 . 1973Louisiana Civil Code Article 17; State v. Seals, 255 La. 1005 , 233 So.2d 914 ; Mendel v. Gennaro, La.App., 154 So.2d 531 ; writ refused, 244 La. 968 , 155 So.2d 199 .	1	1973–1973
Fullilove v. US Casualty Company of New York green lactapp · 1961 1 sentence 1971Fullilove v. United States Casualty Company of New York, La.App., 129 So.2d 816 .	1	1971–1971
Bean v. Higgins, Inc. green la · 1956 2 sentences 1971Bean v. Higgins, Inc., 230 La. 211 , 88 So.2d 30 (1956). 1971Bean v. Higgins, Inc., 230 La. 211 , 88 So.2d 30 (1956).	1	1971–1971
Stoddard v. City of New Orleans green la · 1964 2 sentences 1970For example, in Stoddard v. City of New Orleans, 246 La. 417 , 165 So.2d 9 (1964), the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a declaratory judgment action which sought to prevent the City of New Orleans from taking action that “might be initiated”. 1970For example, in Stoddard v. City of New Orleans, 246 La. 417 , 165 So.2d 9 (1964), the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a declaratory judgment action which sought to prevent the City of New Orleans from taking action that “might be initiated”.	1	1970–1970
Wiley v. Sutphin green lactapp · 1958 1 sentence 1963Bush v. Bookter, La.App., 47 So.2d 77 ; Bergeron v. Greyhound Corp., La.App., 100 So.2d 923 ; Simmons v. Chuck’s Inc., La.App., 113 So.2d 309 ; Wiley v. Sutphin, La.App., 108 So.2d 256 .	1	1963–1963
Bergeron v. Greyhound Corporation green lactapp · 1958 1 sentence 1963Bush v. Bookter, La.App., 47 So.2d 77 ; Bergeron v. Greyhound Corp., La.App., 100 So.2d 923 ; Simmons v. Chuck’s Inc., La.App., 113 So.2d 309 ; Wiley v. Sutphin, La.App., 108 So.2d 256 .	1	1963–1963
Bush v. Bookter green lactapp · 1950 1 sentence 1963Bush v. Bookter, La.App., 47 So.2d 77 ; Bergeron v. Greyhound Corp., La.App., 100 So.2d 923 ; Simmons v. Chuck’s Inc., La.App., 113 So.2d 309 ; Wiley v. Sutphin, La.App., 108 So.2d 256 .	1	1963–1963
Simmons v. Chuck's, Inc. neutral lactapp · 1959 1 sentence 1963Bush v. Bookter, La.App., 47 So.2d 77 ; Bergeron v. Greyhound Corp., La.App., 100 So.2d 923 ; Simmons v. Chuck’s Inc., La.App., 113 So.2d 309 ; Wiley v. Sutphin, La.App., 108 So.2d 256 .	1	1963–1963
Newsom v. Temple green lactapp · 1953	1	1962–1962
Crawford, Jenkins & Booth v. Fisher green la · 1918	1	1960–1960
Kennon v. Hilburn green la · 1915	1	1960–1960
Commercial Nat. Bank in Shreveport v. Haas neutral la · 1935	1	1958–1958
Horn v. Skelly Oil Co. green la · 1952	1	1958–1958
Morris v. Vining neutral lactapp · 1950	1	1953–1953
Cragin v. Powell green scotus · 1888	1	1944–1944
Mattingly v. Vial green la · 1939	1	1943–1943
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n v. Ferrell green ariz · 1933	1	1940–1940
Stubblefield v. Mut. Ben. H. A. Assn. green tennctapp · 1930	1	1940–1940
Bockman v. Mutual Health Benefit & Accident Ass'n neutral tennctapp · 1928	1	1940–1940
Flotte v. Thomas Egan's Sons, Inc. neutral lactapp · 1931	1	1939–1939
Flotte v. Thomas Egan's Sons, Inc. neutral lactapp · 1931	1	1939–1939
Hoffman v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance green scotus · 1876	1	1936–1936
Kilberg v. Louisiana Highway Commission green lactapp · 1928	1	1932–1932
West Br. Boom Co. v. Penn. Joint L. & L. Co. neutral · 1888	1	1916–1916

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15 (4)

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