Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 33 > Chapter 2 > Part IV – Amendment of Charter
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§ 33:1181 | Preparation, publication, approval and recording of amendments |
§ 33:1181.1 | Amendments to charter; notification of secretary of state |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 33 > Chapter 2 > Part IV - Amendment of Charter
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- 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.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.