Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4271

  • 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.

The tutor shall file a petition setting forth the subject matter to be determined affecting the minor’s interest, with his recommendations and the reasons therefor, and with a written concurrence by the undertutor.  If the court approves the recommendations, it shall render a judgment of homologation.  The court may require evidence prior to approving the recommendations.

If the undertutor fails to concur in the tutor’s recommendations, the tutor shall proceed by contradictory motion against him.  After such hearing and evidence as the court may require, the court shall decide the issues summarily and render judgment.