§ 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.
  • 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.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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 city of Youngsville; and the term "project" means the Chemin Metairie Phase II Project. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:139.11
  • 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.