Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 12 – Small Tutorships
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| § 4461 | Small tutorship defined |
| § 4462 | Inventory dispensed with |
| § 4463 | Tutor without bond |
| § 4464 | Court costs |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 12 - Small Tutorships
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.