Louisiana § RS 13:4726 - Fine for contempt lien on property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4726 — Fine for contempt lien on property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4726. Fine for contempt lien on property
Any fine for contempt levied against any owner of a place defined as a nuisance in R.S. 13:4721 or against any officer of a corporation which is the owner thereof, or against any lessee, tenant, or occupant, shall constitute and become a special lien and privilege on and against any and all property of such owner, officer, lessee, tenant, or occupant with priority over all other claims whatsoever, except state, parish, municipal, and special taxes and assessments. This lien and privilege may be enforced against any property of such owner, officer, lessee, tenant, or occupant in the same manner provided by law for the sale of real property under execution of judgments.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4726
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4726 cover?
Section RS 13:4726 ("Fine for contempt lien on 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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