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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:387

  • 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.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

Failure to file the affidavit required by La. Rev. Stat. 14:386 shall constitute a misdemeanor, and the officers and members of such non-trading corporation, partnership or association of persons operating in this state and affiliated with such out of state or foreign organizations, failing to file such affidavit, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined $100.00 and imprisoned 30 days in the parish jail.  

Acts 1958, No. 260, §3.