Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5806 – Fees in suits for collection of licenses
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5806
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
A. The fees of constables in all suits for the collection of licenses filed by municipalities having a population in excess of one hundred thousand shall be as follows:
(1) For the service of citation the sum of seventy-five cents.
(2) For service of notice of trial the sum of twenty-five cents.
(3) For service of notice of judgment the sum of twenty-five cents.
(4) For writ of fieri facias the sum of one dollar.
(5) For keeper’s fee the sum of one dollar and fifty cents per day.
B. A commission of five percent shall be allowed the constables on all money collected in the license suits. The fees in case of citation shall be paid by the municipality at the time of the filing of the suit, and upon the issuance of notice or writ of fieri facias the fee therefor shall be paid by the municipality.
Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 33:1703 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.