Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:2123

  • 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.

A certified copy of any affidavit filed in accordance with La. Rev. Stat. 47:2157, 2208, 2236, and 2277 with the appropriate recorder of mortgages pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be self-authenticating.  A certified copy of the affidavit shall constitute prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the affidavit concerning the subject matters specified in the statutory form of affidavits provided by La. Rev. Stat. 47:2157, 2208, 2236, and 2277.

Acts 2008, No. 819, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.