Louisiana § RS 13:4288 - Property not released or lien discharged by return of writ
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4288 — Property not released or lien discharged by return of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4288. Property not released or lien discharged by return of writ
The return of any writ of fieri facias, on the return day thereof, shall in no case operate as a release of the seizure of property made under such writ, or as a discharge of any lien acquired by service of such a writ, unless the property so seized is duly sold, or unless such seizure is released by order of the party in whose favor it was made, or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4288
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4288 cover?
Section RS 13:4288 ("Property not released or lien discharged by return of writ") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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