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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:12

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If the highest amount offered prior to the filing of the expropriation suit is equal to or more than the final award, the court may, in its discretion, order the defendant to pay all or a portion of the costs of the expropriation proceedings.

Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess.  No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.