§ 49:461 Suits against ministerial officers or in which state is interested, including Federal Power Commission
§ 49:462 Dismissal of improper suits
§ 49:463 Amenability of ministerial officers
§ 49:464 Attorney for state board or institution
§ 49:465 Members of Public Service Commission and Louisiana Tax Commission
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 49 > Chapter 8 - Appearance of State Officers in Litigation

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.