Louisiana § RS 47:4 - Same; authority of foreign officials to sue

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:4 — Same; authority of foreign officials to sue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 47:4. Same; authority of foreign officials to sue

A certificate of the Secretary of State of the other state that a certain official has the authority to collect the taxes in issue shall be conclusive proof of that authority and of his authority to bring a suit for such taxes in his official capacity.  

Acts 1950, No. 19, §2.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:4

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:4 cover?

Section RS 47:4 ("Same; authority of foreign officials to sue") 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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