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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 19, § 151. Determining value and damages where part of a tract is expropriated; jury demand

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Where a portion of a lot, block or tract of land is expropriated, any defendant may apply for a trial to determine the just and adequate compensation to which he is entitled, provided:

(1) He files an answer within one year from the date he is notified in writing, by certified mail, by the plaintiff that it has finally accepted the construction of the facility or facilities for which the property was expropriated.

(2) His answer sets forth the amount he claims as the value of each parcel expropriated and the amount he claims as damages to the remainder of his property.

(3) His damage claim is reasonably itemized.

(4) His answer has a certificate thereon showing that a copy thereof has been served personally or by mail on all parties to the suit who have not joined in the answer.

B. If the defendant desires a trial by jury, he shall include a demand for trial by jury in his answer or separate pleading. The answer or separate pleading demanding a trial by jury shall be filed not later than the time period during which the defendant has to file his answer pursuant to this Section. Failure to demand a jury within the time provided constitutes a waiver of the right to a jury trial.

C. Upon the filing of the answer, the court shall issue an order fixing the time of the trial of the suit on compensation. The clerk of court shall thereupon issue a notice to all parties who did not join in the answer of the time fixed for the trial. This notice shall be served at least twenty days before the time fixed for trial and in the same manner provided for the service of citations.

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