Louisiana § RS 13:4947 - Judgment as res judicata; bar of claims; conclusive proof
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§ RS 13:4947. Judgment as res judicata; bar of claims; conclusive proof
The judgment of the court, confirming and homologating the sale, shall have the force of res judicata, and operate as a complete bar against all persons, whether of age or minors, whether present or absent, who may thereafter claim the property sold, in consequence of all illegality or informality in the proceeding, whether before or after judgment. The judgment of homologation shall in all cases be received and considered as full and conclusive proof that the sale was duly made according to law, in virtue of a judgment or order legally and regularly pronounced on the interest of parties duly represented.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4947 cover?
Section RS 13:4947 ("Judgment as res judicata; bar of claims; conclusive proof") 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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