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Common Legal Words, Terms, Definitions, & Processes
This resource is a plain-language guide to common legal terms, definitions, and legal processes to help you better understand the law.
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Papers In Your Civil Court Case: Words You Should Know
This resource explains common legal terms you might hear in court, based on a guide created with the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee.
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Serving Court Papers on the Other Party - "Service of Process"
This resource explains how to properly serve court documents in Louisiana civil cases, including steps, methods, deadlines, and special rules for serving out-of-state, incarcerated, military, or missing defendants.
