Louisiana § RS 13:4875 - Costs and expenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4875 — Costs and expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4875. Costs and expenses
Both the plaintiff and the defendant in an action for discovery and investigation shall be dispensed from paying the costs of court, except that for taking and transcribing testimony in courts whose official stenographers do not receive salaries and before officers taking testimony under commission the plaintiff shall pay the fees fixed by law for such stenographic service in other actions. In any other action against any defendant in the action, for a cause with respect to which the action for discovery and investigation is had, the plaintiff, in addition to its main demand, may claim such amounts as it may have paid for taking and transcribing the testimony in the action.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4875
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4875 cover?
Section RS 13:4875 ("Costs and expenses") 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 13:4875?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4875" (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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