Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 10 > Chapter 4 > Part 5 – Collection of Documentary Drafts
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- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- 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:
- Draft: means a draft as defined in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 10:4-104
- Drawee: means a person ordered in a draft to make payment. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 10:4-104
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.