Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 3901

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

            Quo warranto is a writ directing an individual to show by what authority he claims or holds public office, or office in a corporation or limited liability company, or directing a corporation or limited liability company to show by what authority it exercises certain powers. Its purpose is to prevent usurpation of office or of powers.

            Acts 2017, No. 419, §1

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