Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 2824

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

No fact which is an issue in a contradictory proceeding in a succession may be proved by affidavit under Articles 2821 and 2822.  In all such contradictory proceedings, issues of fact shall be determined on the trial thereof only by evidence introduced as in ordinary cases.