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LA Rev Stat § 48:451.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.16. Contents of charge to jury

RS 451.16 - 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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.17. Instruction to jury; objections

RS 451.17 - 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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.18 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.18. Taking evidence to jury room

RS 451.18 - 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 expropriated, and a list of any improvements not taken 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 such statement has been admitted into evidence.  Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.19 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.19. Number required for verdict

RS 451.19 - Number required for verdict  In order to reach any verdict, five of the jurors trying the case must concur therein.  Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.20 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.20. Special verdicts

RS 451.20 - 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 accord with the judgment on the special verdict.  Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.21. General verdict accompanied by answer to interrogatories; objection

RS 451.21 - 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.  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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.22. Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict

RS 451.22 - 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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:451.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§451.23. New trial on showing of misconduct by jury

RS 451.23 - 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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:452 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§452. Laches by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment

RS 452 - Laches by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment  If a defendant fails to file his answer timely, the department shall thereafter give affirmative notice, by certified mail, to such defendant of the pendency of the proceedings. If an answer is not filed within ten days after the date on which such notice is mailed, the court shall render final judgment fixing just compensation in the amount deposited into the registry of court and awarding that sum to the defendant.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 117, §1; Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1976, No. 391, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1976.
LA Rev Stat § 48:452.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§452.1. Abandonment in trial and appellate court

RS 452.1 - Abandonment in trial and appellate court A. An owner's claim for an increase in the compensation is perfected when he timely files his answer as provided in R.S. 48:450 and is thereafter abandoned when he fails to take any step in the prosecution of that claim for a period of three years. This provision shall be operative without formal order, but on ex parte motion of the department 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 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1999, No. 597, §1, eff. July 1, 2000.
LA Rev Stat § 48:453 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§453. Measure of compensation; burden of proof; extent of loss

RS 453 - Measure of compensation; burden of proof; extent of loss  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 taken.  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 taking, 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. The court shall include in its consideration the difference between the rate of interest of any existing mortgage on an owner-occupied residence and the prevailing rate of interest required to secure a mortgage on another owner-occupied residence of equal value.  D. The defendant shall present his evidence of value first.  E. Reasonable attorney 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 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.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954; Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1976, No. 391, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1976; Acts 1983, No. 33, §2; Acts 1988, No. 882, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:454 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§454. Trial according to Code of Civil Procedure and the general expropriation laws

RS 454 - Trial according to Code of Civil Procedure and the general expropriation laws  Except as provided in this Part, these suits are tried in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure and general expropriation laws.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:455 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§455. Judgment to provide interest

RS 455 - Judgment to provide interest  If the amount finally awarded for compensation exceeds the amount deposited, the judgment shall include legal interest on the excess from the date the defendant files an answer as provided in R.S. 48:450 until paid, but such interest shall not accrue on any award made for expert fees or attorney fees prior to judgment. Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954; Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1988, No. 882, §1; Acts 1992, No. 483, §1; Acts 2006, No. 322, §1, eff. July 1, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 48:456 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§456. Judgment as to difference awarded; payment of judgment

RS 456 - 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 department and in favor of the persons entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency. The judgment shall not be an in globo award, but shall list separately the amounts awarded, but not deposited, for:  (1) An increase in the fair market value of the part taken;  (2) An increase in severance damages;  (3) Attorney fees;  (4) Expert witness fees; and  (5) Any other type of loss or damage.  B. Those portions of the final judgment which award an increase in the value of the part taken, an increase in severance damages, compensation for any other type of loss or damage, together with interest payable on those sums not deposited, attorney fees, and expert witness fees shall be paid within ninety days after becoming final. Thereafter, upon application by the owner or owners, the trial court may issue a writ of mandamus to enforce payment.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1981; Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1988, No. 882, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:456.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§456.1. Estimate less than deposit

RS 456.1 - Estimate less than deposit  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, but the plaintiff may not introduce evidence as to any special benefits unless specially pleaded. If severance damages are pleaded by the defendant, the plaintiff shall have the opportunity to plead special benefits twenty days prior to trial.  Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 391, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1976.
LA Rev Stat § 48:457 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§457. Distribution of final award

RS 457 - 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 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:458 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§458. Grant as additional authority

RS 458 - 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 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:459 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§459. Devolutive appeal; effect of appeal

RS 459 - Devolutive appeal; effect of appeal  A devolutive appeal shall lie from expropriation suits tried pursuant to this Part without any additional deposit by the plaintiff, and no appeal from any expropriation suit brought under the provisions of this Part shall operate to prevent or delay the vesting of title in the plaintiff.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:460 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§460. Divesting of title

RS 460 - 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 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.  Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 48:461 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§461. Declaration of policy

RS 461 - Declaration of policy  The Legislature finds and declares that outdoor advertising and maintenance of junkyards are legitimate commercial uses of private property and, for the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to regulate and restrict the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising and the establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the Interstate and Primary Highway Systems within this State. Added by Acts 1966, No. 474, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:461.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§461.2. Limitations of outdoor advertising devices

RS 461.2 - Limitations of outdoor advertising devices  A. No outdoor advertising shall be erected or maintained within six hundred sixty feet of the nearest edge of the right of way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary highways in this state except the following, provided all exceptions listed below shall be in conformity with applicable federal rules and standards.  (1) Directional and other official signs and notices, which shall include but not be limited to signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders, or scenic and historic attractions, as authorized or required by law.  (2) Signs, displays and devices advertising activities conducted on the property upon which they are located.  (3) Signs, displays and devices advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located.  (4) Signs, displays and devices located in areas which are zoned industrial or commercial under authority of law.  (5) Signs, displays and devices in unzoned commercial or industrial areas which areas shall be determined from actual land uses and defined by regulations to be promulgated by the department.  (6) Signs which are erected and maintained by churches and schools, which do not in any way obstruct vision or endanger traffic.  (7) Signs which are erected and maintained by individuals which advertise the sale of seasonal agricultural products. Such signs shall be for the sale of agricultural products grown by the individual who erects and maintains the signs and the products shall be offered for sale at the location where they are grown. Such signs shall be exempt from the prohibition contained in this Subsection only for the period of time during which the agricultural product is "in season" and shall be removed each year after the season. The department shall promulgate regulations to set standards for such signs to ensure that they are temporary and pose no danger to passing traffic.  B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, when the right of way along a state rural arterial route and its urban extensions exceeds one hundred and fifty feet per side or three hundred feet total, any business adjacent to the right of way may enter into an agreement with the department to erect outdoor advertising, provided that such advertising is consistent with regulations set forth in R.S. 48:461.4.  Acts 1990, No. 1078, §1; Acts 1993, No. 467, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:461.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§461.3. Regulation of advertising; exemptions

RS 461.3 - Regulation of advertising; exemptions A. The department is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations governing the issuance of permits, including the collection of reasonable fees therefor, for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the exceptions contained in Paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of R.S. 48:461.2(A), consistent with the safety and welfare of the traveling public, and as may be necessary to carry out the policy of the state as declared in this Part, and consistent with the national standards promulgated by the secretary of commerce pursuant to Title 23, United States Code1. B. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 382, §2, Eff. June 30, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 6, §2, Eff. June 4, 1990. C. Initial and renewal permit fees as provided in this Section shall not be assessed against any church for a sign on its property or anyone who does not charge a fee to churches for advertising on its facilities. Acts 1987, No. 529, §1; Acts 1989, No. 382, §2, eff. June 30, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 6, §2, eff. June 4, 1990. 1 23 U.S.C.A. § 101 et seq.
LA Rev Stat § 48:461.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§461.5. Removal of nonconforming advertising

RS 461.5 - Removal of nonconforming advertising  Any sign, display or device lawfully in existence along the interstate or primary systems on July 27, 1966 and which is not in conformity with the provisions contained herein shall not be required to be removed until July 1, 1970. Any other sign, display or device lawfully erected which does not conform to the provisions hereof shall not be required to be removed until the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming.  Added by Acts 1966, No. 474, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:461.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§461.7. Unlawful advertising

RS 461.7 - Unlawful advertising  Unlawful advertising shall be any sign, display or device which violates the provisions of this Part. The department shall give thirty days notice, by certified mail, to the owner of such device to remove same if it is a prohibited device or cause it to conform to regulations if it is an authorized device. If the owner of such device fails to act within thirty days, as required in the notice, the department shall remove the advertising device at the expense of the owner thereof.  Added by Acts 1966, No. 474, §1.