§ 2642 Assignability of rights
§ 2643 Assignment effective from the time of knowledge or notice
§ 2644 Performance by debtor before knowledge of assignment
§ 2645 Accessories included in assignment of right
§ 2646 Warranty of existence of debt, solvency of debtor
§ 2648 Scope of warranty of debtor’s solvency
§ 2649 Assignor’s knowledge of the debtor’s insolvency; effects
§ 2650 Warranty in assignment of succession rights
§ 2652 Sale of litigious rights
§ 2653 Assignability prohibited by contract; exceptions
§ 2654 Documents evidencing the right

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > PRELIMINARY TITLE > Title VII > Chapter 15 - Assignment of Rights

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Circumstantial evidence: All evidence except eyewitness testimony.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 1003
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.