Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 41 > Chapter 4 > Part VIII – Contest of Entries
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| § 41:461 | Contest of entries |
| § 41:462 | Hearing by register |
| § 41:463 | Contestant’s rights where entries are declared invalid |
| § 41:464 | Contestant’s rights to lands not then subject to entry |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 41 > Chapter 4 > Part VIII - Contest of Entries
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.