Louisiana § RS 10:1-307 - Prima facie evidence by third-party documents
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 10:1-307 — Prima facie evidence by third-party documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 10:1-307. Prima facie evidence by third-party documents
A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice, or any other document authorized or required by a contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party.
Acts 2006, No. 533, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 10:1-307 cover?
Section RS 10:1-307 ("Prima facie evidence by third-party documents") 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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