Legal Terminology Flashcards

What does the term naked owner mean in Louisiana law?

Answer: The owner of property burdened by a usufruct, retaining title but not use or enjoyment during the usufruct

The naked owner holds title but cannot use or enjoy the property until the usufruct terminates.

In Louisiana legal terminology, what is a proces-verbal?

Answer: An official written record of proceedings, inventory, or inspection prepared by an authorized officer

A proces-verbal is a formal written account of an official proceeding.

What does subrogation mean in Louisiana civil law?

Answer: The substitution of one person for another with respect to a right or obligation

Subrogation replaces one person with another regarding a right or claim.

What is the meaning of tutorship in Louisiana civil law?

Answer: A legal charge given to a person to care for and manage the affairs of a minor

Tutorship is the legal institution for the care, custody, and property management of a minor child.

In Louisiana practice, what is a counter-letter?

Answer: A secret agreement between parties that reveals the true nature of their transaction, contrary to a public act

A counter-letter reveals the true agreement between parties, different from what appears in their public act.

What does interdiction mean in Louisiana law?

Answer: A judicial proceeding to declare a person unable to care for themselves due to mental incapacity

Interdiction is the Louisiana civil law procedure for judicially declaring a person incapable due to mental infirmity.