§ 19:311 Town of Bernice; Rail Spur Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions
§ 19:312 Contents of petition; place of filing
§ 19:313 Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking
§ 19:314 Vesting of title
§ 19:315 Notice to defendant
§ 19:316 Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses
§ 19:317 Defendant’s answer; requirements; delay for filing
§ 19:318 Grant as additional authority
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part IX - Expropriation by a Declaration of Taking by the Town of Bernice

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • property: means any portion of immovable property including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:311
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.