§ 19:139.11 City of Youngsville; Chemin Metairie Phase II Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions
§ 19:139.12 Contents of petition; place of filing
§ 19:139.13 Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking
§ 19:139.14 Vesting of title
§ 19:139.15 Notice to defendant
§ 19:139.16 Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses
§ 19:139.17 Defendant’s answer; requirements; delay for filing
§ 19:139.18 Grant as additional authority
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part III-J - Expropriation of Property by a Declaration of Taking by City of Youngsville

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • property: means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property; the term "governing authority" means the city of Youngsville; and the term "project" means the Chemin Metairie Phase II Project. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:139.11
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.