Louisiana § RS 13:4522 - Defendant may demand security for costs
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§ RS 13:4522. Defendant may demand security for costs
The defendant before pleading in all cases may by motion demand and require the plaintiff or intervenor to give security for the cost in such case, and on failure to do so within the time fixed by the court such suit or intervention, as the case may be, shall be dismissed without prejudice. This section shall not apply to the Parish of Orleans and to cases brought in forma pauperis, nor to the state or any political subdivision thereof.
Amended by Acts 1960, No. 32, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4522
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4522 cover?
Section RS 13:4522 ("Defendant may demand security for costs") 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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