Louisiana § RS 13:3871 - Same; failure or refusal to give bond; return of property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3871 — Same; failure or refusal to give bond; return of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:3871. Same; failure or refusal to give bond; return of property
In case the plaintiff or his attorney, upon the notice required by R.S. 13:3868 shall fail or refuse to furnish the indemnity bond required, then the sheriff may deliver up the property to the person in whose possession it was originally seized, and shall not be responsible to the plaintiff for any damages for so doing.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3871 cover?
Section RS 13:3871 ("Same; failure or refusal to give bond; return of property") 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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