Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:3388 – Application for pension by dependents; proof required
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:3388
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Children: as used in this Part , are defined as children of the firefighter and/or children of the widow of the firefighter who are solely dependent upon the firefighter for their support. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:3378
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
When the widow or children or widowed mother is entitled to a pension provided by this Part, the widow or children or widowed mother shall make application to the board of trustees through the secretary-treasurer of such board, on a form to be provided by the board of trustees. Accompanying such application shall be the proof of the marriage of the deceased to the widow claimant, such proof to be established by the marriage certificate or other competent evidence. Proof of births of the children shall be shown by the baptismal or the board of health certificates. The proof of widowhood of a mother shall be shown by the affidavit of the mother or disinterested persons. All applications and proof shall be retained in the custody of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall register notice of applications and the board’s action thereon in his office and shall register all beneficiaries as pensioners of the fund.
Amended by Acts 1969, No. 120, §1; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 33:2119 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.