§ 19:139 City of Lafayette and parish of Lafayette; Kaliste Saloom Road Widening Project or drainage, road, or bridge projects; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions
§ 19:139.1 Contents of petition; place of filing
§ 19:139.2 Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking
§ 19:139.3 Vesting of title
§ 19:139.4 Notice to defendant
§ 19:139.5 Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses
§ 19:139.6 Defendant’s answer; requirements; delay for filing
§ 19:139.7 Grant as additional authority
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part III-I - Expropriation of Property by a Declaration of Taking by City of Lafayette and Parish of Lafayette

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • 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 Lafayette and parish of Lafayette; and the term "project" means the Kaliste Saloom Road Widening Project or the construction, repair, or enhancement of drainage, roads, or bridges. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:139
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.