Louisiana § RS 22:177 - Process
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:177 — Process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:177. Process
A. Legal process may be served upon such insurer by service upon the insurer's attorney-in-fact at the principal office of the attorney-in-fact or by service upon the secretary of state. Service of process upon an individual subscriber shall not constitute service upon the insurer.
B. When such process is served upon the secretary of state, duplicate copies of such process shall be delivered to him and he shall immediately forward one copy of such process to the insurer's attorney-in-fact, by registered or certified mail, or by commercial courier as defined in R.S. 13:3204(D), giving the day and hour of such service.
Acts 1958, No. 125; Redesignated from R.S. 22:448 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 503, §1; Acts 2012, No. 544, §3.
NOTE: Former R.S. 22:177 redesignated as R.S. 22:905 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:177
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:177 cover?
Section RS 22:177 ("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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