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LA Rev Stat § 19:133.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.5. Notice to defendant

RS 133.5 - 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 a petition has been filed to expropriate the property described in the petition.  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 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.6. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 133.6 - Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses  A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity of the taking on the ground that the property taken for the project was not expropriated for a public purpose must file a motion to dismiss or other defenses to the taking within fifteen days after the date on which 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 its 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 constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the taking except claims for compensation or damages.  Acts 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.7. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 133.7 - 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 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134. Property, governing authority defined

RS 134 - Property, governing authority defined  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, where there are no buildings or structures for support or shelter; the term "governing authority" means the governing authority of the parish of Calcasieu or the city of Lake Charles. Acts 1992, No. 702, §1; Acts 2010, No. 181, §1, eff. June 9, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.1. Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for street, drainage, water, utility, or sewerage projects prior to judgment

RS 134.1 - Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for street, drainage, water, utility, or sewerage projects prior to judgment  A. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed by the parish of Calcasieu or the city of Lake Charles for a street, drainage, water, 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. B. At least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the governing authority 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. This notice provision must 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. Acts 1992, No. 702, §1; Acts 2010, No. 181, §1, eff. June 9, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.2. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing

RS 134.2 - Contents of petition for expropriation; 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 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 parish or city engineer declaring that he has fixed the right-of-way in a manner sufficient in his judgment to provide for the public interest, safety, and convenience. (c) A certificate signed by the director of public works and the parish or city engineer declaring 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. (d) 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. (e) A copy of the return receipt from the letter of notification of intention to expropriate the property, as required by R.S. 19:134.1(B). Acts 1992, No. 702, §1; Acts 2010, No. 181, §1, eff. June 9, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.3. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 134.3 - Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit  The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for the street, drainage, water, utility, or sewerage project. 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. 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.  Acts 1992, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.4. Vesting of title

RS 134.4 - 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 1992, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.5. Notice to defendant

RS 134.5 - 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 a petition has been filed to expropriate the property described in the petition.  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 1992, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.6. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 134.6 - Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses  A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity of the taking on the ground that the property taken for the project was not expropriated for a public purpose or to raise other defenses to the taking must file a motion to dismiss within fifteen days after the date on which 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 its 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 constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the taking except claims for compensation or damages.  Acts 1992, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:134.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§134.7. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 134.7 - 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 1992, No. 702, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135. Property, governing authority defined

RS 135 - Property, governing authority defined As used in this Part, the term: (1) "Property" means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. (2) "Governing authority" means the governing authority of the city of Ruston. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.1. Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for certain purposes

RS 135.1 - Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for certain purposes A. When the city of Ruston cannot amicably acquire property needed by the city for a street, road, drainage, water, utility, sewerage, electric, or other capital 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. B. 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. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.2. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing

RS 135.2 - Contents of petition for expropriation; 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 a resolution adopted by the governing authority of the city of Ruston authorizing the taking and declaring that it is necessary or useful for the purposes of this Part. (b) If the taking includes a right-of-way, a certificate signed by the city engineer or consulting engineer declaring that he has fixed the right-of-way in a manner sufficient in his judgment to provide for the public interest, safety, and convenience. (c) A certificate signed by the director of public works and the city engineer or consulting engineer declaring 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. (d) 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. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.3. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 135.3 - Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for the street, road, drainage, water, utility, sewerage, electric, or other capital project. 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. 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. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.4. Vesting of title

RS 135.4 - Vesting of title Title to the property and the property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the city of Ruston 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 city of Ruston may enter upon and take possession of the property. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.5. Notice to defendant

RS 135.5 - 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 a petition has been filed to expropriate the property described in the petition. 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 2003, No. 1212, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.6. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 135.6 - Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses A. Any defendant desiring to contest the validity of the taking on the ground that the property taken for the project was not expropriated for a public purpose must file a motion to dismiss or other defenses to the taking within fifteen days after the date on which 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 its 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 constitutes a waiver of all defenses to the taking except claims for compensation or damages. Acts 2003, No. 1212, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:135.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§135.7. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 135.7 - 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 city of Ruston 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 2003, No. 1212, §1; Acts 2008, No. 809, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:136 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§136. Purpose

RS 136 - Purpose In an effort to control the rising number of abandoned or blighted properties throughout the state and to slow urban blight, the legislature finds it necessary to implement a mechanism by which the city of New Orleans and the city of Grambling are empowered to more readily obtain abandoned or blighted properties. The provisions of this Part are intended to provide a means by which governing authorities may revitalize economically depressed areas by placing abandoned or blighted properties back into the economic stream of commerce through the rehabilitation of the abandoned or blighted property. The procedure created by this Part shall be in addition to any other procedure authorized by law. Acts 2003, No. 984, §1; Acts 2004, No. 755, §1, eff. July 6, 2004; Acts 2006, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:136.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§136.1. Definitions

RS 136.1 - Definitions For the purposes of this Part, unless the context clearly otherwise requires or unless otherwise defined in specific portions of this Part, the following words or phrases shall have the respective meanings: (1) "Abandoned property" means property that is vacant or not lawfully occupied. The term "vacant or not lawfully occupied" shall include but shall not be limited to any premises which are not actually occupied by its owner, lessee, or other invitee or if occupied, without utilities, and has been left unsecured or inadequately secured from unauthorized entry to the extent that the premises could be entered and utilized by vagrants or other uninvited persons as a place of harborage or any premises which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, state of disrepair, or other such status is otherwise detrimental to or endangers the public safety, health, or welfare. (2) "Blighted property" means any commercial or residential premises, including a vacant lot, which has been declared vacant, uninhabitable, or hazardous by an administrative hearing officer acting pursuant to R.S. 13:2575 and 2576, or any other applicable law. (3) "Governing authority" means the city of New Orleans or any assignee thereof which is authorized by the municipality to carry out the purpose of this Part, or the city of Grambling. (4) "Notice" means the sending of written communication to a person entitled to receive notice pursuant to this Part by any of the following methods: (a) By means of registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to an owner at the address of the owner listed in the assessor's office for the parish in which the abandoned or blighted property is located. (b) In the same manner as service of citation or other process as provided for in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and R.S. 13:3201 et seq., whether made by a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable or as otherwise provided by law in any civil matters. (c) By a duly authorized building inspector or other representative of the political subdivision, as provided by ordinance. (d) In the event that the owners are absent or unable to be notified in accordance with Subparagraphs (4)(a) through (c) of this Section, notice may be made by publication once a week for two consecutive weeks in an official journal of the political subdivision in which the property is located. (e) Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 755, §2, eff. July 6, 2004. (5) "Owner" means any person having an ownership interest in the property as shown in the conveyance records of the parish in which the property is located, including but not limited to ownership or leasehold interest. (6) "Property" means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, leases, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. Acts 2003, No. 984, §1; Acts 2004, No. 755, §§1, 2, eff. July 6, 2004; Acts 2006, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:136.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§136.2. Authority to expropriate; acquisition of abandoned or blighted property prior to judgment

RS 136.2 - Authority to expropriate; acquisition of abandoned or blighted property prior to judgment A. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed by the governing authority for the rehabilitation of abandoned or blighted property in order to return it to commerce, it may acquire the same by expropriation and may acquire the abandoned or blighted property prior to judgment in the trial court fixing the amount of compensation due to the owner of the abandoned or blighted property. B. At least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the governing authority shall send notice to the owner 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 citation and pleading, (1) he does not object to the taking on the grounds that it is not for a public purpose or (2) he fails to show that the abandoned or blighted conditions of the property have been substantially rehabilitated and that all taxes and public liens have been paid, he shall waive all defenses to the taking except claims for compensation or damages. C. Except for the provisions of R.S. 48:453(E), 456(A)(3) and (B), and 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. Acts 2003, No. 984, §1; Acts 2004, No. 755, §1, eff. July 6, 2004.