§ 19:141 Acquisition of property prior to judgment
§ 19:142 Contents of petition
§ 19:143 Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection
§ 19:144 Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking
§ 19:145 Vesting of title
§ 19:146 Notice to defendant
§ 19:147 Contesting validity or extent of taking; waiver of defenses; judgment on validity or extent of taking
§ 19:148 Right of possession; limitation by the court
§ 19:149 Withdrawal of amount deposited
§ 19:150 Determining value where entire tract expropriated; jury demand
§ 19:151 Determining value and damages where part of a tract is expropriated; jury demand
§ 19:152 Laches by defendant forfeits defenses
§ 19:153 Measure of compensation; burden of proof
§ 19:154 Trial according to general expropriation laws
§ 19:155 Judgment to provide interest
§ 19:156 Judgment as to difference awarded
§ 19:157 Distribution of final award
§ 19:158 Grant as additional authority
§ 19:159 Appeal; expedited review; effect of appeal
§ 19:160 Divesting of title
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part IV - Expropriation by Port Commissions, Port Authorities, Louisiana State University, and the Department of Public Works, State of Louisiana

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • 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.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • 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.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • 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.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.