§ 19:135 Property, governing authority defined
§ 19:135.1 Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for certain purposes
§ 19:135.2 Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing
§ 19:135.3 Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit
§ 19:135.4 Vesting of title
§ 19:135.5 Notice to defendant
§ 19:135.6 Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses
§ 19:135.7 Defendant’s answer; requirements; delay for filing
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part III-F - Expropriation of Property by a Declaration of Taking by the City of Ruston

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Governing authority: means the governing authority of the city of Ruston. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:135
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:135
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.