§ 9:4241 Scope of application
§ 9:4242 Definitions and rules of interpretation
§ 9:4243 Receipt of written communications
§ 9:4244 Waiver of right to object
§ 9:4245 Extent of court intervention
§ 9:4246 Court; functions of arbitration assistance and supervision
§ 9:4247 Definition and form of arbitration agreement
§ 9:4248 Arbitration agreement and substantive claim before court
§ 9:4249 Arbitration agreement and interim measures by court
§ 9:4250 Number of arbitrators
§ 9:4251 Appointment of arbitrators
§ 9:4252 Grounds for challenge
§ 9:4253 Challenge procedure
§ 9:4254 Failure or impossibility to act
§ 9:4255 Appointment of substitute arbitrator
§ 9:4256 Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction
§ 9:4257 Power of arbitral tribunal to order interim measures
§ 9:4258 Equal treatment of parties
§ 9:4259 Determination of rules of procedure
§ 9:4260 Place of arbitration
§ 9:4261 Commencement of arbitral proceedings
§ 9:4262 Language
§ 9:4263 Statements of claim and defense
§ 9:4264 Hearings and written proceedings
§ 9:4265 Default of a party
§ 9:4266 Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal
§ 9:4267 Court assistance in taking evidence
§ 9:4268 Rules applicable to substance of dispute
§ 9:4269 Decisionmaking by panel of arbitrators
§ 9:4270 Settlement
§ 9:4271 Form and contents of award
§ 9:4272 Termination of proceedings
§ 9:4273 Correction and interpretation of award; additional award
§ 9:4274 Application for setting aside as exclusive recourse against arbitral award
§ 9:4275 Recognition and enforcement
§ 9:4276 Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 9 > CODE TITLE XIX > Chapter 4 - International Commercial Arbitration Act

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • 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.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Architectural-engineering corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of architecture as provided for by La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1171
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • professional occupational therapy corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of occupational therapy. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1190
  • Professional social work corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of social work. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1400
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • 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.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.