Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 9 > CODE TITLE XXI > Chapter 3 > Part I – Privilege for Attorney Fees
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 9 > CODE TITLE XXI > Chapter 3 > Part I - Privilege for Attorney Fees
- Commission: means the governing authority of St. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1098.2
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Parish: means St. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1098.2
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.