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LA Rev Stat § 19:131.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.1. Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for sewer, drainage, or road projects prior to judgment

RS 131.1 - Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for sewer, drainage, or road projects prior to judgment A. After August 15, 2001, and until December 31, 2005, when the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for sewer, drainage, or road projects, the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge 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. If the owners are known and can be located, the governing authority must engage in good faith negotiations with the owner or owners of the subject property to acquire the property by conventional agreement, and it must make at least one written offer to purchase the property for a specific price. Thereafter, if the governing authority concludes that it cannot amicably acquire the subject property, it must, at least thirty days prior to filing a petition, notify the owner or owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, of its intention to expropriate the property pursuant to this Part. If the notice is returned unclaimed, the governing authority shall mail the letter of notification by regular mail and wait thirty days from the date of mailing prior to filing suit. The letter of notification must also inform the owner that if, within thirty 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. 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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.2. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing

RS 131.2 - 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. The court wherein the petition is filed shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate as to all the property involved.  (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 thereto 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 engineer or, in his absence, his principal assistant, 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 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 written offer to purchase and the return receipt from the letter of notification of intention to expropriate the property, as required by R.S. 19:131.1(A).  Acts 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.3. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 131.3 - Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for sewer, drainage, or road projects by the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge. 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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.4. Vesting of title

RS 131.4 - 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 sewer, drainage, or road projects by the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge, 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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.5. Notice to defendant

RS 131.5 - 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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.6. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 131.6 - 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 by the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge was not expropriated for a public purpose must file a motion to dismiss or other defenses to the taking within thirty 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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:131.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§131.7. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 131.7 - Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing  Where 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, provided:  (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 1989, No. 224, §1, eff. June 26, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132. Property, governing authority defined

RS 132 - 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 city of Alexandria or the governing authority of the city of New Orleans. Acts 1991, No. 101, §1; Acts 2004, No. 90, §1, eff. May 28, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.1. Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for street, drainage, water, utility, sewerage, or other capital project prior to judgment

RS 132.1 - Authority to expropriate; acquisition of property for street, drainage, water, utility, sewerage, or other capital project prior to judgment A. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed by the city of Alexandria or by the city of New Orleans for a street, drainage, water, utility, sewerage, 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. 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. 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 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 1991, No. 101, §1; Acts 1992, No. 474, §1; Acts 2004, No. 90, §1, eff. May 28, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.2. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing

RS 132.2 - 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) If the taking includes a right of way, a certificate signed by the 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 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. 19:132.1.  Acts 1991, No. 101, §1; Acts 1992, No. 474, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.3. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 132.3 - 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, sewerage, 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 1991, No. 101, §1; Acts 1992, No. 474, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.4. Vesting of title

RS 132.4 - 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 1991, No. 101, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.5. Notice to defendant

RS 132.5 - 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. 101, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.6. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 132.6 - 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. 101, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.7. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 132.7 - 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. 101, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:132.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§132.8. Nonuse; penalties

RS 132.8 - Nonuse; penalties If the actual construction has not commenced on the project for which the property was taken pursuant to this Part within twenty-four months from the date of the expropriation of the property, the city of Alexandria or the city of New Orleans, as the case may be, shall be liable to any person from whom the property was taken for an amount equal to the compensation paid or due to him for the taking. Acts 1991, No. 101, §1; Acts 2004, No. 90, §1, eff. May 28, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133. Property, governing authority, project, defined

RS 133 - Property, governing authority, project, 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; the term "governing authority" means the governing authority of the town of Colfax; and the term "project" means the Aloha-Rigolette Area Louisiana Project.  Acts 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.1. Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for Aloha-Rigolette Area Louisiana Project prior to judgment

RS 133.1 - Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for Aloha-Rigolette Area Louisiana Project prior to judgment A. From September 6, 1991 until December 31, 2004, when the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for the Aloha-Rigolette Area Louisiana Project, including property outside of the municipality and outside of the parish in which it is located, 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 governing authority must engage in good faith negotiations with the owner or owners of the subject property to acquire the property by conventional agreement, and it must make at least one written offer to purchase the property for a specific price. B. Thereafter, if the governing authority concludes that it cannot amicably acquire the subject property, it must, at least fifteen days prior to filing a petition, 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 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 1991, No. 583, §1; Acts 1999, No. 686, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.2. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing

RS 133.2 - 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. However, if the property to be expropriated extends into two or more parishes and the owner of the property resides in one of them, the petition shall be filed in the district court of the parish where the owner resides; if the owner does not reside in one of those parishes, the petition may be filed in any one of them. The court in which the petition is filed shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate as to all the property involved.  (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 project director 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 project director 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 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.3. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 133.3 - Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit  The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for the Aloha-Rigolette Area Louisiana 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 1991, No. 583, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:133.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§133.4. Vesting of title

RS 133.4 - 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 1991, No. 583, §1.