§ 19:371 As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean:
§ 19:372 When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for current or future drainage maintenance or improvements, including but not limited to access to such improveme
§ 19:373 A. The governing authority shall select one or more appraisers licensed pursuant to the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Law to estimate just compensation to be paid to the property
§ 19:374 The authority to expropriate granted by this Part shall be exercised in the following manner:
§ 19:375 A. Upon presentation of the petition, the court shall issue an order directing the amount of the estimate be deposited in the registry of the court and declaring the property describ
§ 19:376 Upon receipt of the deposit, certified copies of the petition, judgment, and the receipt for the deposit shall be served upon each property owner.
§ 19:377 Upon the application of any property owner, and upon due notice to the governing authority and all other property owners and lienholders, the court may order the money deposited, or
§ 19:378 A. Any defendant may contest the validity of an expropriation on the grounds the property was not expropriated for an authorized purpose or the petition and attached exhibits do not
§ 19:379 A. Where an entire lot, block, or tract of land is expropriated, any defendant may apply for a trial to determine the measure of compensation by filing an answer within ninety days f
§ 19:380 After answer is filed, if no motion to dismiss is filed pursuant to this Part, either party may, upon ex parte motion, request that the matter be set for trial. The court shall fix t
§ 19:381 The right to take possession and title in advance of final judgment, provided herein, is in addition to any right or authority conferred by the laws of this state under which expropr
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 19 > Part XI - Expropriation by a Declaration of Taking by the City of Central

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Governing authority: means the city council for the city of Central. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:371
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
  • Property: means any portion of immovable property, including corporeal property, servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property located within the corporate limits of the city of Central. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:371
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • 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.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.