Louisiana § RS 33:5 - Appellate review
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:5 — Appellate review, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:5. Appellate review
A. Any person or governmental entity that filed a petition contesting the proposed incorporation as provided in R.S. 33:4 may appeal a district court order granting the incorporation within the time and in the manner provided by law.
B. Any elector residing in the area proposed for incorporation or any person owning land in the area proposed for incorporation may appeal a district court order denying incorporation of the area within the time and in the manner provided by law.
Acts 1984, No. 536, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:5 cover?
Section RS 33:5 ("Appellate review") 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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