§ 3861 Definition
§ 3862 Mandamus; issuance of
§ 3863 Person against whom writ directed
§ 3864 Mandamus against corporation or corporate officer; limited liability company or member or manager
§ 3865 Alternative writ
§ 3866 Judgment

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title III > Chapter 3 - Mandamus

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.