Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 7 – Disqualification, Revocation of Appointment, Resignation, and Removal
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 7 - Disqualification, Revocation of Appointment, Resignation, and Removal
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.