Louisiana § RS 13:3415 - Party not liable for slander or libel uttered by his attorney
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§ RS 13:3415. Party not liable for slander or libel uttered by his attorney
No party to an action or proceeding is liable for any slanderous or libellous words uttered by his attorney at law.
Acts 1960, No. 32, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1961; Acts 1990, No. 989, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3415 cover?
Section RS 13:3415 ("Party not liable for slander or libel uttered by his attorney") 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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