Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:149.24

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

The state building situated in the city of Lake Charles, having the municipal address of 1000 Main Street, and generally known as the Third Circuit Court of Appeal Building is hereby renamed, and shall hereafter be known as, the Justice Albert Tate, Jr. Building.

Acts 1997, No. 386, §1.