Louisiana § RS 31:45 - Time within which adoption must be made
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§ RS 31:45. Time within which adoption must be made
An adoption must be made within three years of the servitude owner's knowledge of such operations or production and in any event prior to the date on which his rights would otherwise prescribe. This limitation does not affect the prescription applicable to any action that the servitude owner may have against another for the wrongful appropriation of his rights of exploration or of production belonging to him.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §45, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:45 cover?
Section RS 31:45 ("Time within which adoption must be made") 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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