Louisiana § RS 9:123 - Capacity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:123 — Capacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:123. Capacity
A. An in vitro fertilized human embryo exists as a juridical person until it is either:
(1) Deemed nonviable as provided in R.S. 9:121.
(2) Implanted in the womb, at which time rights attach as otherwise allowed by law.
B. As a juridical person, the in vitro fertilized human embryo shall:
(1) Have the capacity to sue or be sued.
(2) Be recognized as a separate entity apart from the medical facility or clinic where it is housed or stored.
Acts 1986, No. 964, §1; Acts 2025, No. 116, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:123 cover?
Section RS 9:123 ("Capacity") 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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