Every day meanings vs. technical terms When it comes to drafting a contract, Courts give common words their generally prevailing meaning, unless the parties state otherwise. A Court construes “w[...]
“YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file an answer to the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached….” These are generally the first words you read on the papers handed to you b[...]
Following the statutory basics during will signing can help avoid a challenge to validity when it comes time to open the succession. Louisiana currently recognizes two valid forms for a will: (1) the[...]