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LA Rev Stat § 19:291 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§291. Consolidated Terrebonne Parish Waterworks District No. 1; authority to expropriate; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions

RS 291 - Consolidated Terrebonne Parish Waterworks District No. 1; authority to expropriate; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions A.(1) When the Consolidated Terrebonne Parish Waterworks District No. 1 cannot amicably acquire property needed for a waterworks project authorized by R.S. 33:7712, for the acquisition of property needed in conjunction with a state highway, flood, or drainage project, or for the relocation of utilities, 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. (2) The expropriation of any property pursuant to the provisions of this Part must first be approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the board of commissioners at a public meeting called for that purpose. The meeting of the board shall comply with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, R.S. 42:1 et seq., except that written public notice of the meeting shall be given at least fifteen days prior to the date of the meeting. The approval of the board shall be in the form of a resolution of the board declaring that the taking is necessary or useful for the purposes of this Part. B. After complying with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, at least fifteen days prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the board 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 board 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 450. 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:292 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§292. Contents of petition; place of filing

RS 292 - 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 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 board of commissioners as required by R.S. 19:291(A)(2) 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 he has fixed the right-of-way in a manner sufficient in his judgment to provide for the public interest, safety, and convenience and 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. 19:291. Acts 2001, No. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:293 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§293. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 293 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:294 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§294. Vesting of title

RS 294 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:295 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§295. Notice to defendant

RS 295 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:296 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§296. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 296 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:297 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§297. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 297 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:298 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§298. Grant as additional authority

RS 298 - 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. 471, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:311 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§311. Town of Bernice; Rail Spur Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions

RS 311 - Town of Bernice; Rail Spur Project; acquisition of property prior to judgment; definitions A. When the governing authority of the town of Bernice cannot amicably acquire property needed for its Rail Spur 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. 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. Acts 2001, No. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:312 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§312. Contents of petition; place of filing

RS 312 - 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 governing authority 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 consulting engineer for the governing authority 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. 19:311. Acts 2001, No. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§313. Prayer of the petition; ex parte order of taking

RS 313 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:314 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§314. Vesting of title

RS 314 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:315 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§315. Notice to defendant

RS 315 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§316. Contesting validity of taking; waiver of defenses

RS 316 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§317. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

RS 317 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§318. Grant as additional authority

RS 318 - 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. 853, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 19:351 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§351. Property, governing authority defined

RS 351 - Property, governing authority defined As used in this Part: (1) "Governing authority" means the governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany. (2) "Property" means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. Acts 2006, No. 542, §1, eff. June 22, 2006; Acts 2010, No. 198, §1, eff. June 9, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 19:352 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§352. Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for sewer, drainage, or road projects prior to judgment

RS 352 - Authority to expropriate and acquisition of property for sewer, drainage, or road projects prior to judgment A. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for sewer, drainage, or road projects, the parish 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, then 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 2006, No. 542, §1, eff. June 22, 2006; Acts 2010, No. 198, §1, eff. June 9, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 19:353 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§353. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit

RS 353 - 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 parish. 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 2006, No. 542, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 19:354 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§354. Vesting of title

RS 354 - 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 parish, 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 2006, No. 542, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 19:355 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§355. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses

RS 355 - 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 parish 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 for damages. Acts 2006, No. 542, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 19:371 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§371. Definitions

RS 371 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean:  (1) "Governing authority" means the city council for the city of Central.  (2) "Property" means any portion of immovable property, including corporeal property, servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property located within the corporate limits of the city of Central.  Acts 2020, No. 229, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 19:372 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§372. Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment

RS 372 - Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment  When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for current or future drainage maintenance or improvements, including but not limited to access to such improvements, it may acquire such property by expropriation and may acquire the property prior to judgment in the trial court fixing the amount of compensation due to the property owner in the manner set forth in this Part.  Acts 2020, No. 229, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 19:373 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 19 - Expropriation|§373. Appointment of appraisers

RS 373 - Appointment of appraisers  A. The governing authority shall select one or more appraisers licensed pursuant to the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Law to estimate just compensation to be paid to the property owners except when the estimate is expected to exceed thirty thousand dollars in which case two or more appraisers shall be selected. When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire clear title to property solely for reasons unrelated to the amount of just compensation to be paid, such as unopened successions, absentee defendants, or partial interests, one person shall be selected to make the estimate regardless of the amount. The appraiser performing the estimate shall be familiar with land values in the vicinity of the property and shall conduct the appraisal in accordance with real estate appraisal guidelines.  B. Prior to filing a petition for expropriation, the governing authority shall provide to each owner the following information with respect to each estimate of the loss:  (1) The name, address, and qualifications of the person or persons preparing the estimate.  (2) A copy of the estimate prepared by each appraiser including a description of the methodology used in the estimate.  Acts 2020, No. 229, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.