643 So. 2d 179 - Davis v. Borskey’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 7 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “After an independent review of the record, we find that the evidence does not support a finding that the statements in question were made with knowledge of falsity, i.e., actual malice. In fact, the evidence reveals that the statements in the IG's report were made with a subjective belief as to their truth. We further conclude that plaintiffs failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the statements were made with reckless disregard of whether or not they were true.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 660 So. 2d 17 - Davis v. Borskey

2. “In Louisiana accusation of a crime is considered defamatory per se. Redmond v. McCool, 582 So.2d 262, 265 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991). Generally, defamation per se creates a presumption of falsity and malice which the defendant bears the burden of rebutting. Id.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 34 So. 3d 959 - Cluse v. H & E Equipment Services, Inc.

3. “[e]vidence exists indicating that Mr. Mike Davis, purchasing agent for the University, conspired with Mr. Tommy Gros of A.I.M., a vendor, to rig at least two bids.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 660 So. 2d 17 - Davis v. Borskey