Louisiana § CC 1840 - Copy of authentic act
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1840 — Copy of authentic act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1840. Copy of authentic act
When certified by the notary public or other officer before whom the act was passed, a copy of an authentic act constitutes proof of the contents of the original, unless the copy is proved to be incorrect.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1840 cover?
Section CC 1840 ("Copy of authentic act") 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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