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1. Louisiana and the Common Law: Le Jour de Gloire, Est-Il Passé?

Author

Gordley, James

Subjects
*LITERATURE & state, *HISTORY of common law, *HISTORY of civil law, *INFLUENCE of Roman law, *CONTRACTS, *TORTS, *WRITS, *APPELLATE courts, LOUISIANA state politics & government, 1803-1865
Abstract

The article focuses on the factors that influenced the development of common law in Louisiana in the early 19th century. It notes that the Louisiana Supreme Court referred to the Civil Code for guidance, despite of principles and laws itself not coinciding sometimes. It mentions that the Louisiana Civil Code' torts and contracts were greatly influenced by Roman rules. Apart from this, the Civil Code centers on the principle of compensation regardless of intentionality and negligence. The common law, on the other hand, were influenced by writs or forms of action. Despite the difference, the common law have borrowed some of the principles in the civil law.

Published
2009

4. Predatory Billing by Healthcare Providers: Class Certification.

Author

Blanchard Jr., John Zachary

Subjects
CLASS certification (Law) -- Lawsuits & claims, WRITS, CRIMINAL procedure
Abstract

The article reports the decision of the Louisiana Supreme Court in the case 'Baker v. PHC-Minden L.P.' in which the court granted a writ to resolve the conflict and granted class certification in favor of plaintiff.

Published
2015

5. Trusts, Estate, Probate & Immovable Property Law.

Author

Cerise, Jonathan B.

Subjects
REAL property, ACTIONS & defenses (Law), TRIAL courts, CIRCUIT courts, APPELLATE courts, WRITS
Abstract

The article discusses a court case wherein Loutre Land and Timber Co. filed a lawsuit against Roberts family for trespassing and damages over the 15-acre tract of land in Franklin Parish. The trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on summary judgment and evidence on remand about the intent of plaintiff and the succession of the 2002 transfer. The Supreme Court has reversed the Second Circuit Court of Appeal's decision by granting writs to determine the rightful owner of the tract.

Published
2011

6. Balance Billing: Personal Right, But Appropriate for Class Action Resolution.

Author

Beevers, Shayna Lynn and Robert Ates, J.

Subjects
CIVIL procedure, CLASS actions, WRITS
Abstract

The article reports the decision of the Louisiana Supreme Court in the case 'Prentiss Baker v. PHC-Minden L.P.' in which the granted a supervisory writ to resolve whether actions under the Balance Billing Act could be certified as a class under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure art. 591(A).

Published
2015

7. If I could defend my people.

Author

Maddox, Jr., Alton H.

Subjects
*JUSTICE administration, *BLACK students, *WRITS, *LAWYERS
Abstract

The article presents the author's views on the judicial system with reference to Jena 6, a group of six Black students charged with beating a White student in Louisiana. The author suggests that a writ of prohibition should be filed to bar the juvenile court from exceeding its jurisdiction in the case of Jena 6. The author criticizes the Black leaders for offering no allegiance to the Black masses. The author wishes if he were a lawyer and could save his Black people.

Published
2007

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