Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:40.6

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If more than one defendant is named in a suit or an adjudicatory proceeding brought under this Subpart, each defendant against whom judgment is rendered is jointly and severally liable for the recovery provided by this Subpart.  

Acts 1988, No. 169, §2.