§ 41:501 Persons entitled to make entry; quantity of land
§ 41:502 Affidavit
§ 41:503 Sale or incumbrance prior to issuance of patent
§ 41:504 Conditions for issuance of patent
§ 41:505 Final proof
§ 41:506 Fees for oaths, affidavits and proofs
§ 41:507 Disposition of fees
§ 41:508 Liability for debts
§ 41:509 Reversion to state; preference rights of person filing charges
§ 41:510 Homestead by discharged veterans; deduction of service time
§ 41:511 Death of homesteader while in service
§ 41:512 The provisions of R.S. 41:510 through 511 shall apply to any homestead entries made by honorably discharged veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II and the Korean C

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 41 > Chapter 5 > Part I - Unappropriated Public Lands

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.