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LA Rev Stat § 19:153 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§153. Measure of compensation; burden of proof

RS 153 - Measure of compensation; burden of proof  The market value is determined as in general expropriation suits but as of the time the estimated compensation was deposited in the registry of the court.  Damage to the remainder of the property is determined as of the date of the trial.  In either case the defendant has the burden of proving his claim.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:154 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§154. Trial according to general expropriation laws

RS 154 - Trial according to general expropriation laws  Except as provided in this Part, these suits are tried in accordance with the provisions of the general expropriation laws.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:155 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§155. Judgment to provide interest

RS 155 - Judgment to provide interest  The judgment rendered therein shall include, as part of the just compensation awarded, interest at the rate of five per centum per annum 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.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:156 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§156. Judgment as to difference awarded

RS 156 - Judgment as to difference awarded  If the compensation finally awarded exceeds the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment against the plaintiff and in favor of the persons entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency.  If the compensation finally awarded is less than the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against the proper parties for the amount of the excess.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 19:157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§157. Distribution of final award

RS 157 - Distribution of final award  The court also has the power to make such orders as are just and equitable with respect to distribution of the amount finally awarded.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:158 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§158. Grant as additional authority

RS 158 - 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 proceedings may be conducted, and shall not be construed as abrogating, eliminating, or modifying any such right or authority.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:159 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§159. Appeal; expedited review; effect of appeal

RS 159 - Appeal; expedited review; effect of appeal A. No party to an expropriation proceeding filed pursuant to this Part shall be entitled to or granted a suspensive appeal from any order, judgment, or decree rendered in such proceeding, whether such order, judgment, or decree is on the merits, exceptions, or special pleas and defenses, or compensation, or any or all of them. B. Any judgment determining the validity or the extent of the taking pursuant to R.S. 19:147, shall be subject to a devolutive appeal, and the delays for taking such an appeal shall commence upon the signing of that judgment. C. The appellate court shall consider an appeal of a judgment rendered pursuant to R.S. 19:147, on an expedited basis. D. No appeal in any expropriation suit brought under these provisions shall operate to prevent or delay the vesting of title in the plaintiff. 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 § 19:160 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§160. Divesting of title

RS 160 - 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 taken for a public use. In the event of such findings, the court shall enter such judgment as may be 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.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§201. Attorney fees; unsuccessful or abandoned expropriation suits

RS 201 - Attorney fees; unsuccessful or abandoned expropriation suits A. A court of Louisiana having jurisdiction of a proceeding instituted by any expropriating authority referred to in R.S. 19:2 shall award the owner of any right, or title to, or interest in the property sought to be expropriated such sum as will, in the opinion of the court, reimburse such owner for his reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, actually incurred because of the expropriation proceeding, if the final judgment is that the plaintiff does not acquire at least fifty percent of the immovable property requested in the petition for expropriation or if the proceeding is abandoned by the plaintiff. If the expropriating authority is the state or its political corporations or subdivisions, any such award shall be paid from the same funds from which the purchase price of the property would have been paid. B. The rights of the owner herein fixed are in addition to any other rights he may have under the Constitution of Louisiana. Added by Acts 1972, No. 121, §1; Acts 2011, No. 316, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:251 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§251. Lafourche Parish Water District No.1; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions

RS 251 - Lafourche Parish Water District No.1; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions A. When the Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 cannot amicably acquire property needed for its waterworks or sewerage systems, 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 owner of the property. B. At least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the district must notify the owner or owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, of its intention to expropriate the property pursuant to this Part. The letter of notification must 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 must be enclosed with the letter of notification. C. Except as otherwise provided in this Part, such expropriation by the district 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, but shall not include any property, utility plant, or facilities owned by any private waterworks or sewerage system. Acts 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:252 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§252. Contents of petition; place of filing

RS 252 - 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 district 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 the following: (a) A certified copy of a resolution adopted by the district 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 district 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. 19:251. Acts 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:253 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§253. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 253 - 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 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:254 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§254. Vesting of title

RS 254 - Vesting of title Title to the property and the property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the district 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 district may enter upon and take possession of the property. Acts 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:255 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§255. Notice to defendant

RS 255 - 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 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§256. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 256 - 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 ten 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 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:257 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§257. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 257 - 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 district 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 district. (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 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:258 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§258. Grant as additional authority

RS 258 - 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 2001, No. 210, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:271 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§271. Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; authority to expropriate; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions

RS 271 - Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; authority to expropriate; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions A. When the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government cannot amicably acquire property needed for a street, parish road or highway, drainage, flood protection, utility, or sewerage 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 owner of the property. The expropriation of any property pursuant to the provisions of this Part must first be approved by two-thirds of the elected membership of the parish council of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government by the adoption of an ordinance declaring that the taking is necessary or useful for the purposes of this Part. B. At least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the parish administration must notify the owner or owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, of its intention to expropriate the property pursuant to this Part. The letter of notification must 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 must be enclosed with the letter of notification. C. Except as otherwise provided in this Part, such expropriation by the parish government 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, but shall not include any property, utility plant, or facilities owned by any private waterworks or sewerage system. Acts 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:272 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§272. Contents of petition; place of filing

RS 272 - 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 plaintiff 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 the following: (a) A certified copy of the ordinance adopted by the parish council authorizing the taking and declaring that it is necessary or useful for the purposes of this Part. (b) A certificate signed by the parish or consulting engineer 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) that 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. 19:271. Acts 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:273 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§273. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 273 - 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 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:274 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§274. Vesting of title

RS 274 - 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 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:275 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§275. Notice to defendant

RS 275 - 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 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:276 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§276. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 276 - 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 ten 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 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:277 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§277. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 277 - 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 2001, No. 470, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:278 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§278. Grant as additional authority

RS 278 - 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 2001, No. 470, §1.