Louisiana § RS 13:3441 - Appointment of agent
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§ RS 13:3441. Appointment of agent
A curator who is a non-resident, or who is about to leave the state permanently, shall execute a power of attorney appointing a resident of this state to receive service of process in any action brought against him in his capacity as curator; and may authorize this agent to represent him in all matters relating to the curatorship. A curator who is domiciled in the state and who will be absent temporarily therefrom may similarly appoint such an agent for either or both of these purposes. In all cases, the power of attorney shall be filed in the curatorship proceeding.
Acts 1990, No. 989, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 13:3441 ("Appointment of agent") 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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