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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:3858

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

A sheriff or recorder of mortgages who wilfully violates any provision of La. Rev. Stat. 13:3851 through 13:3861 commits a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both; and is liable civilly for all damages sustained as a result of his violation.  

Acts 1960, No. 32, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.