Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4172

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.

After the person appointed as tutor has qualified by furnishing the security required of him by law, and by taking his oath of office, the clerk shall issue to him letters of tutorship.

These letters, issued in the name and under the seal of the court, evidence the appointment of the tutor, his qualification, and his compliance with all requirements of law relating thereto.