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LA Rev Stat § 38:364 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§364. Deposit of security for jury costs

RS 364 - Deposit of security for jury costs  The court shall require any defendant, other than a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, who demands a jury trial to post a bond or other security as may be required in ordinary civil jury cases. The levee district or levee and drainage district shall not be required to post any such bond or security.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:365 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§365. Trial of less than all issues; stipulation

RS 365 - Trial of less than all issues; stipulation  The trial of all issues for which a jury trial has been requested shall be by jury unless the parties stipulate that the jury trial shall be as to certain issues only, but in all cases there shall be but one trial.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:366 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§366. Qualification and exemption of jurors

RS 366 - Qualification and exemption of jurors  The qualifications and exemptions of jurors and the method of choosing and summoning the general venire in jury cases are as provided by law.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:367 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§367. Procedure in general

RS 367 - Procedure in general  In cases to be tried by jury, six jurors summoned in accordance with law shall be chosen by lot to try the case. The method of calling and drawing by lot shall be at the discretion of the court.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:368 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§368. Swearing of juror before examination

RS 368 - Swearing of juror before examination  Before being examined every prospective juror shall be sworn to answer truthfully such questions as may be propounded to him.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:369 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§369. Examination of juror

RS 369 - Examination of juror  The court shall permit the parties or their attorneys to conduct the examination of a prospective juror and may itself conduct an examination, which shall be limited to ascertaining the qualifications of the juror.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:370 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§370. Peremptory challenges

RS 370 - Peremptory challenges  Each side shall be allowed three peremptory challenges. If there is more than one party on any side, the court may allow each side additional peremptory challenges, not to exceed two. Each side shall be allowed an equal number of peremptory challenges. If the parties on a side are unable to agree upon the allocation of peremptory challenges among themselves, the allocation shall be determined by the court before the examination on the voir dire.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:371 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§371. Challenges for cause

RS 371 - Challenges for cause  A juror may be challenged for cause based upon any of the following:  (1) When the juror lacks a qualification required by law.  (2) When the juror has formed an opinion in the case or is not otherwise impartial, the cause of his bias being immaterial.  (3) When the relations, whether by blood, marriage, employment, friendship, or enmity, between the juror and any party or his attorney are such that it must be reasonably believed that they would influence the juror in coming to a verdict.  (4) When the juror served on a previous jury which tried the same case or one arising out of the same facts.  (5) When the juror refuses to answer a question on the voir dire examination on the ground that his answer might tend to incriminate him. Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:372 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§372. Time for peremptory challenge

RS 372 - Time for peremptory challenge  After the entire jury has been accepted and sworn, no party has the right to challenge peremptorily.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:373 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§373. Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance

RS 373 - Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance  Although the entire jury has been accepted and sworn, up to the beginning of the taking of evidence, a juror may be challenged for cause by either side or be excused either for cause or by consent of both sides, and the panel shall be completed in the ordinary course.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:374 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§374. Swearing of jurors; selection of foreman

RS 374 - Swearing of jurors; selection of foreman  When the jury has been accepted by all parties, the jurors shall be sworn to try the case in a just and impartial manner to the best of their judgment and to render a verdict according to the law and the evidence. When the jury has retired, the jurors shall select a foreman to preside over them and sign the verdict which they may render.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:375 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§375. Alternate jurors

RS 375 - Alternate jurors  The court may direct that one or two jurors in addition to the regular panel be called and empanelled to sit as alternate jurors. Alternate jurors, in the order in which they are called, shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, become unable or disqualified to perform their duties. Alternate jurors shall be drawn in the same manner, shall have the same qualifications, shall be subject to the same examination and challenges, shall take the same oath, and shall have the same functions, powers, facilities, and privileges as the principal jurors. An alternate juror who does not replace a principal juror shall be discharged when the jury retires to consider its verdict. If one or two alternate jurors are called, each side shall have an equal number of peremptory challenges. The court shall determine how many challenges shall be allowed and shall allocate them among the parties on each side. The additional peremptory challenges may be used only against an alternate juror, and the other peremptory challenges allowed by law shall not be used against the alternate jurors.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:376 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§376. Time for charging the jury; recordation of charge

RS 376 - Time for charging the jury; recordation of charge  After the trial of the case and the presentation of all the evidence and arguments, the court shall charge the jury in accordance with law. This charge shall be in writing or recorded in the same manner as testimony taken in the case.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:377 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§377. Contents of charge to jury

RS 377 - Contents of charge to jury  In his charge to the jury, the judge shall instruct the jurors on the law applicable to the cause submitted to them, but he shall not recapitulate or comment upon the evidence in such manner as to exercise any influence upon their decision as to the facts.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:378 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§378. Instruction to jury; objections

RS 378 - Instruction to jury; objections  A. At the close of the evidence or at an earlier time during the trial, as the court reasonably directs, a party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. The court shall inform counsel of its proposed action upon the requests prior to their arguments to the jury.  B. A party may not assign as error the giving or the failure to give an instruction unless he objects thereto before the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating specifically the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection. Opportunity shall be given to make the objection out of the hearing of the jury.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:379 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§379. Taking evidence to jury room

RS 379 - Taking evidence to jury room  In reaching a verdict, the jurors should rely upon their memories, and when they retire to the jury room to deliberate, they shall not be allowed access to any written evidence or to any notes of the testimony of any witness, with the following exceptions:  (1) The judge may permit the jury to take into the jury room a concise summary of the property affected containing only the following: the size of the owner's affected property immediately before the expropriation; the size of the area expropriated; the size of the owner's remaining affected property immediately after the expropriation; a list of any improvements taken, and a list of any improvements not expropriated but which may have been affected by the expropriation, provided said summary has been admitted into evidence.  (2) The judge may permit the jury to take into the jury room a statement of the relevant value conclusions reached by each expert witness, if applicable, provided said statement has been admitted into evidence. Such statements shall not contain any corroborative or persuasive material and should consist solely of the name of the witness, the effective date of the value estimate, and a recitation of the pertinent value conclusions and unit value conclusions, if applicable, testified to by the witness.  (3) The jury may take with them into the jury room any object or document received in evidence which requires a physical examination to enable them to arrive at a just conclusion.  (4) The parties may stipulate that appraisal reports or summaries of appraisal reports testified to by expert witnesses may be taken into the jury room.  (5) The jury shall be permitted to take into the jury room an itemized statement of the loss the owner alleges he has suffered if testimony has been presented as to each item of loss and if the statement has been admitted into evidence.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:380 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§380. Number required for verdict

RS 380 - Number required for verdict  In order to reach any verdict, five of the jurors trying the case must concur therein.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:381 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§381. Special verdicts

RS 381 - Special verdicts  With the consent of all parties, the court may require a jury to return only a special verdict in the form of a special written finding upon each issue of fact. In that event, the court may submit to the jury written questions susceptible of categorical or other brief answer or may submit written forms of the several findings which might properly be made under the pleadings and evidence or may use any other appropriate method of submitting the issues and requiring the written findings thereon. The court shall give to the jury such explanation and instruction concerning the matter submitted as may be necessary to enable the jury to make its findings upon each issue. If the court omits any issue of fact raised by the pleadings or by the evidence, each party waives his right to trial by jury of the issue omitted, unless before the jury retires he demands its submission to the jury. As to an issue omitted without such demand, the court may make a finding, or if it fails to do so, it shall be presumed to have made a finding in accordance with the judgment on the special verdict.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:382 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§382. General verdict accompanied by answer to interrogatories; objection

RS 382 - General verdict accompanied by answer to interrogatories; objection  A.(1) The court may submit to the jury, together with appropriate forms for a general verdict, written interrogatories upon one or more issues of fact, the decision of which is necessary to a verdict. The court shall give such explanation or instruction as may be necessary to enable the jury both to make answers to the interrogatories and to render a general verdict, and the court shall direct the jury both to make written answers and to render a general verdict.  (2) When the general verdict and the answers are harmonious, the court shall direct the entry of the appropriate judgment upon the verdict and answers.  (3) When the answers are consistent with each other but one or more is inconsistent with the general verdict the court may direct the entry of judgment in accordance with the answers, notwithstanding the general verdict, or may return the jury for further consideration of its answers and verdict, or may order a new trial.  (4) When the answers are inconsistent with each other and one or more is likewise inconsistent with the general verdict, the court shall not direct the entry of judgment but may return the jury for further consideration of its answers or may order a new trial.  B. At any time prior to argument, a party may file written requests that the court submit to the jury written interrogatories as set forth in this Section. The court shall inform counsel of its proposed action upon the requests prior to their arguments to the jury.  C. A party may not assign as error the submission or failure to submit a written interrogatory unless he objects thereto before the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating specifically the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection. Opportunity shall be given to make the objection out of the hearing of the jury.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:383 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§383. Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict

RS 383 - Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict  If the trial court is of the opinion that the verdict is so excessive or inadequate that a new trial should be granted for that reason only, it may indicate to the party or his attorney the time within which he may enter a remittitur or additur. This remittitur or additur is to be entered only with the consent of the plaintiff or the defendant, as the case may be, as an alternative to a new trial and is to be entered only if the amount of the excess or inadequacy of the verdict or judgment can be separately and fairly ascertained. If a remittitur or additur is entered, then the court shall reform the jury verdict or judgment in accordance therewith.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:384 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§384. New trial on showing of misconduct by jury

RS 384 - New trial on showing of misconduct by jury  A new trial shall be granted if it is proved that the jury was bribed or has behaved so improperly that impartial justice has not been done.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:385 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§385. Delay by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment

RS 385 - Delay by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment  A. Failure of a party to file his answer timely constitutes a waiver of all his defenses to the suit including any claim for additional compensation.  B. This provision shall be operative without formal order, but on ex parte motion of the levee district or levee and drainage district, the trial court shall render final judgment fixing just compensation in the amount deposited in the registry of the court and awarding that sum to the defendant.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:386 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§386. Abandonment in trial and appellate court

RS 386 - Abandonment in trial and appellate court  A. An owner's claim for an increase in the compensation is abandoned when he fails to take any step in the prosecution of that claim for a period of five years. This provision shall be operative without formal order, but on ex parte motion of the levee district or levee and drainage district, the trial court shall render final judgment fixing just compensation in the amount deposited in the registry of the court and awarding that sum to the defendant and dismissing with prejudice any claim for any increase in compensation.  B. An appeal is abandoned when the parties fail to take any step in its prosecution or disposition for the period provided in the rules of the appellate court, which shall be not less than one year.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:387 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§387. Measure of compensation; burden of proof

RS 387 - Measure of compensation; burden of proof  A. The measure of compensation for the property expropriated is determined as of the time the estimated compensation was deposited into the registry of the court without considering any change in value caused by the proposed improvement for which the property is expropriated.  B. The measure of damages, if any, to the defendant's remaining property is determined on a basis of immediately before and immediately after the expropriation taking into consideration the effects of the completion of the project in the manner proposed or planned.  C. The owner shall be compensated to the full extent of his loss.  D. The levee district or levee and drainage district shall present its evidence of value first.  E. Reasonable attorney's fees may be awarded by the court if the amount of the compensation deposited in the registry of the court is less than the amount of compensation awarded in the judgment. Such attorney's fees in no event shall exceed twenty-five percent of the difference between the award and the amount deposited in the registry of the court.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:388 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§388. Trial according to Code of Civil Procedure and the general expropriation laws

RS 388 - Trial according to Code of Civil Procedure and the general expropriation laws  Except as provided in this Part, these suits shall be tried in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure and general expropriation laws.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:389 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§389. Judgment to provide interest

RS 389 - Judgment to provide interest  The judgment rendered therein shall include, as part of the just compensation awarded, legal interest on the amount finally awarded as of the date title vests in the plaintiff to the date of payment, but interest shall not be allowed on so much thereof as has been deposited in the registry of the court.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:390 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§390. Judgment as to difference awarded; payment of judgment

RS 390 - Judgment as to difference awarded; payment of judgment  A. If the amount finally awarded exceeds the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment against the levee district or levee and drainage district and in favor of the persons entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency. The final judgment together with legal interest thereon shall be paid within sixty days after becoming final. Thereafter upon application by the owner or owners, the trial court shall issue a writ of mandamus to enforce payment.  B. If the amount finally awarded is less than the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the levee district or levee and drainage district and against the proper parties for the amount of the excess together with legal interest from the date of withdrawal of the deposit to the date of payment.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:391 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§391. Estimates less than deposit; plaintiff need not amend

RS 391 - Estimates less than deposit; plaintiff need not amend  The plaintiff shall not be required to amend its petition in order to obtain judgment in an amount less than that originally deposited into the registry of the court.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:392 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§392. Distribution of final award

RS 392 - Distribution of final award  The court has the power to make such orders as are just and equitable with respect to distribution of the amount finally awarded.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:393 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§393. Grant as additional authority

RS 393 - Grant as additional authority  The right to take possession and title in advance of final judgment as provided herein is in addition to any right or authority conferred by the laws of this state under which expropriation or appropriation proceedings may be conducted and shall not be construed as abrogating, eliminating, or modifying any such right or authority.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:394 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§394. Devolutive appeal; effect of appeal

RS 394 - Devolutive appeal; effect of appeal  A devolutive appeal shall lie from suits tried pursuant to this Part without any additional deposit by the plaintiff, and no appeal from any suit brought under the provisions of this Part shall operate to prevent or delay the vesting of title in the plaintiff.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:395 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§395. Divesting of title

RS 395 - Divesting of title  The plaintiff shall not be divested by court order of any title acquired under these provisions except where such court finds that the property was not expropriated for a public purpose. In the event of such findings, the court shall enter such judgment as is necessary to compensate the defendant for the period during which the property was in the possession of the plaintiff and to recover for the plaintiff any award paid.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 38:396 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§396. Appropriation; effect on other authority

RS 396 - Appropriation; effect on other authority  Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect the authority of any levee district or levee and drainage district conferred by the constitution or laws to appropriate property for levee, drainage, levee drainage, or related purposes.  Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.