Louisiana § RS 13:3870 - Same; assignment of bond to claimant
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3870 — Same; assignment of bond to claimant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:3870. Same; assignment of bond to claimant
The sheriff may assign the bond by his indorsement to the person or persons claiming the property, who may maintain an action thereon, and may recover such damages as they may be found to have sustained. After this assignment no action shall be brought against the sheriff on account of the seizure unless the obligors of the bond are insolvent.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:3870
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3870 cover?
Section RS 13:3870 ("Same; assignment of bond to claimant") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 13:3870?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3870" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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