Louisiana § CC 3494 - Actions subject to a three-year prescription

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§ CC 3494. Actions subject to a three-year prescription

            The following actions are subject to a liberative prescription of three years:

            (1) An action for the recovery of compensation for services rendered, including payment of salaries, wages, commissions, professional fees, fees and emoluments of public officials, freight, passage, money, lodging, and board;

            (2) An action for arrearages of rent and annuities;

            (3) An action on money lent;

            (4) An action on an open account; and

            (5) An action to recover underpayments or overpayments of royalties from the production of minerals, provided that nothing herein applies to any payments, rent, or royalties derived from state-owned properties.

            Acts 1986, No. 1031, §1; Acts 2018, No. 471, §1.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3494 cover?

Section CC 3494 ("Actions subject to a three-year prescription") 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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