Louisiana § CC 3197 - Costs for the general benefit of creditors.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3197 — Costs for the general benefit of creditors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3197. Costs for the general benefit of creditors.
The cost of affixing seals and making inventories for the better* preservation of the debtor's property, those which occur in cases of failure or cession of property, for the general benefit of creditors, such as fees to lawyers appointed by the court to represent absent creditors, commissions to syndics; and finally, costs incurred for the administration of estates which are either vacant or belonging to absent heirs, enjoy the privileges established in favor of law charges.
*"Better" has no counterpart in French text.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3197
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3197 cover?
Section CC 3197 ("Costs for the general benefit of creditors.") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 3197?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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