Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:3435

  • 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.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10

A.  Before the person appointed as curator for an absent person enters upon the performance of his official duties, he must take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his office.  

B.  After the person appointed as curator for an absent person has qualified by furnishing security required of him by order of court and by taking his oath of office, the clerk shall issue to him letters of curatorship.  These letters, issued in the name and under the seal of the court, evidence the appointment of the curator, his qualification, and his compliance with all requirements of law relating thereto.  

Acts 1990, No. 989, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.