Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK III > Title IV > Chapter 5 – Cause
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| § 1966 | No obligation without cause |
| § 1967 | Cause defined; detrimental reliance |
| § 1968 | Unlawful cause |
| § 1969 | Cause not expressed |
| § 1970 | Untrue expression of cause |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK III > Title IV > Chapter 5 - Cause
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to proceedings under this Title, has not been judicially emancipated or emancipated by marriage. See Louisiana Children's Code 728
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.