Louisiana § CC 3462 - Interruption by filing of action or by service of process
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3462 — Interruption by filing of action or by service of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3462. Interruption by filing of action or by service of process
Unless otherwise expressly provided by legislation, prescription is interrupted when the owner commences action against the possessor, or when the obligee commences action against the obligor, in a court of competent jurisdiction and venue. If action is commenced in an incompetent court, or in an improper venue, prescription is interrupted only as to a defendant served by process within the prescriptive period. If an action is commenced in a competent court of improper venue, prescription is suspended for a period of seven days as to a defendant not served by process within the prescriptive period.
Acts 1982, No. 187, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 2025, No. 250, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3462
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3462 cover?
Section CC 3462 ("Interruption by filing of action or by service of process") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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