§ 38:3087.1 Creation
§ 38:3087.2 Location
§ 38:3087.3 District as political subdivision and body corporate; purpose and powers
§ 38:3087.4 A. The district shall be governed and controlled by a board of ten commissioners, each of whom shall be a qualified elector of the state of Louisiana who resides within the limits of
§ 38:3087.5 Oaths
§ 38:3087.6 Election of officers; record book
§ 38:3087.7 Powers of the board
§ 38:3087.8 Rules and regulations
§ 38:3087.9 Construction which would impede flow of water in reservoir prohibited; pollution defined and prohibited; penalties fixed for violations
§ 38:3087.10 Supervision by Department of Transportation and Development
§ 38:3087.11 Contracts let by board; bond
§ 38:3087.12 Mineral rights
§ 38:3087.13 Tax exemption; mineral leases unabridged
§ 38:3087.14 Playgrounds, parks, and other facilities; limitation
§ 38:3087.15 Management of fish, game, and wildlife

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 38 > Chapter 13 > Part XVI - Poverty Point Reservoir District

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.