§ 13:4791 Trial of cases for violation of rights guaranteed by constitution
§ 13:4792 Decision by judge when jury fail to render verdict

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 32 > Part V - Civil Rights

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.