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LA Rev Stat § 19:139.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.3. Vesting of title

RS 139.3 - Vesting of title Title to the property and the property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the governing authority upon final court order declaring that the property described in the petition has been taken for the project, and the right to just and adequate compensation therefor shall vest in the persons entitled thereto. Upon vesting of title, the governing authority may enter upon and take possession of the property. Acts 2009, No. 19, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.4. Notice to defendant

RS 139.4 - Notice to defendant A. Upon receipt of the deposit, the clerk of court shall issue a notice to each defendant in the suit, notifying him that the property described in the petition has been expropriated for public purposes. B. This notice, together with a certified copy of the order, the petition, and the clerk's receipt for the deposit, shall be delivered by the clerk to the proper sheriff for service on each defendant in the manner provided for the service of citations. Acts 2009, No. 19, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.5. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 139.5 - Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity of the taking on the ground that the property was not expropriated for a public use may file a motion to dismiss the suit within fifteen days from the date the notice was served on him. He shall certify thereon that a copy thereof has been served personally or by mail on either the plaintiff or his attorney of record in the suit. This motion shall be tried contradictorily with preference to the judge alone and shall be decided prior to fixing the case for trial on the compensation or damages due to the defendant. B. Failure to file the motion within the time provided or to serve a copy thereof on the plaintiff constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation or damages. Acts 2009, No. 19, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.6. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 139.6 - Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing When property is expropriated pursuant to this Part, any defendant may apply for a trial to determine the measure of compensation to which he is entitled, if: (1) He files an answer within one year from the date he is notified in writing by the governing authority that it has finally accepted the construction project for which the property was expropriated. However, he may file his answer prior to the date he is notified by the governing authority. (2) His answer sets forth the amount he claims, including 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. Acts 2009, No. 19, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.7. Grant as additional authority

RS 139.7 - Grant as additional authority The right to take possession and title as provided in this Part is in addition to any right or authority conferred by the laws of this state under which expropriation proceedings may be conducted and shall not be construed as abrogating, eliminating, or modifying any such right or authority. Acts 2009, No. 19, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.11. City of Youngsville; Chemin Metairie Phase II Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions

RS 139.11 - City of Youngsville; Chemin Metairie Phase II Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions A. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed by the city of Youngsville for its Chemin Metairie Phase II Project, it may acquire the same by expropriation and may acquire the property prior to judgment in the trial court fixing the amount of compensation due to the record owner of the property. B. At least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the governing authority shall notify the record owner or owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, of its intention to expropriate the property pursuant to this Part. The letter of notification shall also inform the owner that if, within fifteen days after being served with the notice of suit, he does not object to the taking on the ground that it is not for a public purpose, he will waive all defenses to the taking except claims for compensation or damages. A copy of this Part shall be enclosed with the letter of notification. C. Except as otherwise provided in this Part, such expropriation by the governing authority shall be conducted in the manner that the Department of Transportation and Development may expropriate property for highway purposes, as set forth in R.S. 48:441 through 460. D. As used in this Part, the term "property" means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property; the term "governing authority" means the city of Youngsville; and the term "project" means the Chemin Metairie Phase II Project. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.12. Contents of petition; place of filing

RS 139.12 - Contents of petition; place of filing The right of expropriation granted by this Part shall be exercised in the following manner: (1) A petition shall be filed by the governing authority in the district court of the parish in which the property to be expropriated is situated. (2) The petition shall contain a statement of the purpose for which the property is to be expropriated, describing the property necessary therefor with a plan of the same, a description of the improvements thereon, if any, and the name of the owner if known. (3) The petition shall have annexed to it all of the following: (a) A certified copy of a resolution adopted by the governing authority authorizing the taking and declaring that it is necessary or useful for the purposes of this Part. (b) A certificate signed by the consulting engineer for the governing authority declaring that (i) he has fixed the right-of-way in a manner sufficient in his judgment to provide for the public interest, safety, and convenience and (ii) the location and design of the proposed improvements are in accordance with the best modern practices adopted in the interest of the safety and convenience of the public. (c) An itemized statement of the amount of money estimated to be the full extent of the owner's loss for the taking or the damage, or both, as the case may be. It shall be signed by those who made the estimate, showing the capacity in which they acted, and the date on which it was made. (d) A copy of the return receipt from the letter of notification of intention to expropriate the property, as required by R.S. 19:139.11(B). Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.13. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 139.13 - Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for public purposes and, upon presentation of the petition, the court shall issue an order directing that the amount of the estimate be deposited in the registry of the court and declaring that the property described in the petition has been taken for public purposes at the time of the deposit. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.14. Vesting of title

RS 139.14 - Vesting of title Title to the property and the property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the governing authority upon final court order declaring that the property described in the petition has been taken for the project, and the right to just and adequate compensation therefor shall vest in the persons entitled thereto. Upon vesting of title, the governing authority may enter upon and take possession of the property. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.15. Notice to defendant

RS 139.15 - Notice to defendant A. Upon receipt of the deposit, the clerk of court shall issue a notice to each named defendant in the suit, notifying him that the property described in the petition has been expropriated for public purposes. B. This notice, together with a certified copy of the order, the petition, and the clerk's receipt for the deposit, shall be delivered by the clerk to the proper sheriff for service on each named defendant in the manner provided for the service of citations. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.16. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 139.16 - Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity of the taking on the ground that the property was not expropriated for a public use may file a motion to dismiss the suit within fifteen days from the date the notice was served on him. He shall certify thereon that a copy thereof has been served personally or by mail on either the plaintiff or his attorney of record in the suit. This motion shall be tried contradictorily with preference to the judge alone and shall be decided prior to fixing the case for trial on the compensation or damages due to the defendant. B. Failure to file the motion within the time provided or to serve a copy thereof on the plaintiff constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation or damages. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.17. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 139.17 - Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing When property is expropriated pursuant to this Part, any defendant may apply for a trial to determine the measure of compensation to which he is entitled, if: (1) He files an answer within one year from the date he is notified in writing by the governing authority that it has finally accepted the construction project for which the property was expropriated. However, he may file his answer prior to the date he is notified by the governing authority. (2) His answer sets forth the amount he claims, including 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. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:139.18 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§139.18. Grant as additional authority

RS 139.18 - Grant as additional authority The right to take possession and title as provided in this Part is in addition to any right or authority conferred by the laws of this state under which expropriation proceedings may be conducted and shall not be construed as abrogating, eliminating, or modifying any such right or authority. Acts 2009, No. 290, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 19:141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§141. Acquisition of property prior to judgment

RS 141 - Acquisition of property prior to judgment  In any suit for the expropriation of property, including the fee simple title and servitudes, all port commissions and port authorities created by the constitution or statutes of Louisiana; Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; the Department of Public Works, State of Louisiana and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana, may acquire the property prior to judgment in the trial court in the manner provided in this Part.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§142. Contents of petition

RS 142 - Contents of petition  The petition shall contain the allegations required in R.S. 19:2.1, but shall have annexed thereto the following:  (1) A certified copy of a resolution adopted by the board of commissioners of the commission or authority filing the petition or by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University with the concurrence of not less than two-thirds of its members, declaring that the taking is necessary or useful for the purposes for which the commission authority or university was created or if the petition is filed on behalf of the department of public works, a statement of like nature by the director of public works. (2) A certificate signed by the consulting engineer of the port commission or authority, by a person designated for that purpose by the board of supervisors of Louisiana State University or by the chief engineer of the department of public works, where the expropriation is sought by the department of public works or by the Sabine River Authority declaring that he has made a determination of the amount and location of the property or servitude required for the purposes set forth in the petition and that in his opinion the property or servitude is neither excessive nor inadequate for such purposes.  (3) A statement of the amount of money estimated to be just and adequate compensation for the taking, showing any estimate of damages and of value of improvements as separate items. It shall be signed by those who made the estimate, showing the capacity in which they acted and the date on which it was made.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 19:143 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§143. Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection

RS 143 - Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection  The plaintiff shall select two or more persons to make the estimate, but at least one of them must be a licensed realtor who is familiar with land values in the vicinity of the property to be taken.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 19:144 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§144. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 144 - Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking  The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property and/or servitude be declared taken for public purposes and, upon presentation of the petition, the court shall issue an order directing that the amount of the estimate be deposited in the registry of the court and declaring that the property described in the petition has been taken for public purposes at the time of the deposit.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:145 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§145. Vesting of title

RS 145 - Vesting of title  Upon the deposit of the amount of the estimate in the registry of the court, for the use and benefit of the persons entitled thereto, the clerk shall issue a receipt showing the amount deposited, the date it was deposited, the style and number of the cause, and the description of the property and property rights as contained in the petition. Upon such deposits, title to the property and property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the plaintiff and the right to just and adequate compensation therefor shall vest in the persons entitled thereto.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 19:146 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§146. Notice to defendant

RS 146 - Notice to defendant  Upon receipt of the deposit, the clerk of court shall issue a notice to each defendant in the suit, notifying him that the property described in the petition has been expropriated for public purposes.  This notice, together with a certified copy of the order, the petition and the clerk's receipt for the deposit, shall be delivered by the clerk to the proper sheriff for service on each defendant in the manner provided for the service of citations.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:147 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§147. Contesting validity or extent of taking; waiver of defenses; judgment on validity or extent of taking

RS 147 - Contesting validity or extent of taking; waiver of defenses; judgment on validity or extent of taking A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity or extent of the taking on the ground that the property was not expropriated for a public use may file a motion to dismiss the suit within twenty days from the date the notice was served on him. He shall certify thereon that a copy thereof has been served personally or by mail on either the plaintiff or his attorney of record in the suit. This motion shall be tried contradictorily with the plaintiff.  B. Failure to file the motion to dismiss or to serve a copy thereof on the plaintiff within twenty days from the date the notice was served on him constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation. C. In the event a defendant files a timely motion to dismiss challenging the validity or extent of the taking, the court shall set the matter for hearing within thirty days after the filing of the motion to dismiss and shall render a decision within five days after the case is submitted. A judgment rendered determining the validity or the extent of the taking pursuant to this Part shall be signed and designated as a final judgment by the court for the purpose of an immediate appeal. Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1; Acts 2014, No. 625, §1.  NOTE: See Acts 2014, No. 625, §2, relative to applicability.
LA Rev Stat § 19:148 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§148. Right of possession; limitation by the court

RS 148 - Right of possession; limitation by the court  If there are no buildings located wholly or partially upon the property described in the petition, the plaintiff shall be entitled to enter upon and take possession of the property upon the deposit of the estimated compensation.  If any building is located wholly or partially upon the property described in the petition, the court may postpone the right of entry for any period not to exceed thirty days from the date on which the last of any party defendant was served with the notice. The court may fix a reasonable rental to be paid to the plaintiff by a defendant in possession of the property for each day he remains in possession after the withdrawal of any part of the amount deposited.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 19:149 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§149. Withdrawal of amount deposited

RS 149 - Withdrawal of amount deposited  Upon the application of any party in interest, and upon due notice to all parties, the court may order that the money deposited, or any part thereof, be paid forthwith to the person entitled thereto for or on account of the just and adequate compensation to be awarded in the proceedings.  The court may make such orders as shall be just and equitable to direct the payment of taxes, encumbrances and other charges out of the money deposited.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:150 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§150. Determining value where entire tract expropriated; jury demand

RS 150 - Determining value where entire tract expropriated; jury demand A. Where an entire lot, block or tract of land is expropriated, any defendant may apply for a trial to determine the market value of the property expropriated, provided:  (1) He files an answer within thirty days from the date he is served with the notice required by R.S. 19:146. (2) His answer sets forth the amount he claims. (3) 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 file his demand for a jury trial within thirty days from the date he is served with the notice required by R.S. 19:146. 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. 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 the trial and in the manner provided by law for the service of citations. Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1; Acts 2014, No. 625, §1.  NOTE: See Acts 2014, No. 625, §2, relative to applicability.
LA Rev Stat § 19:151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§151. Determining value and damages where part of a tract is expropriated; jury demand

RS 151 - Determining value and damages where part of a tract is expropriated; jury demand 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. Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §6; Acts 2014, No. 625, §1.  NOTE: See Acts 2014, No. 625, §2, relative to applicability.
LA Rev Stat § 19:152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§152. Laches by defendant forfeits defenses

RS 152 - Laches by defendant forfeits defenses  Failure of a defendant to file his answer timely or to serve copies thereof timely constitutes a waiver of all his defenses to the suit.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.