Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > PRELIMINARY TITLE > Title XV > Chapter 1 – Representation
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| § 2985 | Representation |
| § 2986 | The authority of the representative |
| § 2987 | Procuration defined; person to whom addressed |
| § 2988 | Applicability of the rules of mandate |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > PRELIMINARY TITLE > Title XV > Chapter 1 - Representation
- 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.
- Chambers: A judge's office.
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 1169
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.