Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 12 – Procedure in General
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| § 13:3331 | Foreign administrator or executor may sue to recover damages for wrongful death |
| § 13:3348 | Oaths of joint co-parties |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 12 - Procedure in General
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.