Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 5 – Oath and Letters of Tutorship
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| § 4172 | Issuance of letters |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 5 - Oath and Letters of Tutorship
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- 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.
- Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.