§ 19:138 City of Pineville; Susek Drive Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions
§ 19:138.1 Contents of petition; place of filing
§ 19:138.2 Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking
§ 19:138.3 Vesting of title
§ 19:138.4 Notice to defendant
§ 19:138.5 Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses
§ 19:138.6 Defendant’s answer; requirements; delay for filing
§ 19:138.7 Grant as additional authority

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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part III-H - Expropriation of Property by a Declaration of Taking by City of Pineville

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Grace period: The number of days you'll have to pay your bill for purchases in full without triggering a finance charge. Source: Federal Reserve
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • 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 governing authority of the city of Pineville; and the term "project" means the Susek Drive Project. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:138
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.