§ 13:4281 Capias ad satisfaciendum abolished
§ 13:4282 Fines; writ of fieri facias; rule to show cause
§ 13:4283 Form of writs
§ 13:4284 Return of writs of fieri facias
§ 13:4285 Retention of seized property by judgment debtor until day of sale; security therefor
§ 13:4286 Notice to pay unnecessary
§ 13:4287 Duty to make return
§ 13:4288 Property not released or lien discharged by return of writ
§ 13:4289 Sale under execution of property subject to tax sale, effect of subsequent redemption
§ 13:4290 Recovery of damages for excessive seizure in ordinary proceeding
§ 13:4291 Effect of child support payments; judicial mortgage and privilege; affidavit of support owed; prescription
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 25 > Part I - General Provisions

  • 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.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.