Louisiana § RS 13:3866 - Same; judgment for seized debtor; satisfaction of claim of seizing creditor

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3866 — Same; judgment for seized debtor; satisfaction of claim of seizing creditor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 13:3866. Same; judgment for seized debtor; satisfaction of claim of seizing creditor

In the event of judgment being rendered in favor of the seized debtor, the litigant cast shall not pay the amount thereof to the debtor without first satisfying the claim of the seizing creditor, or so much thereof as is covered by the judgment, under penalty of being liable to the creditor for the amount of the judgment.  

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:3866

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3866 cover?

Section RS 13:3866 ("Same; judgment for seized debtor; satisfaction of claim of seizing creditor") 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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