Louisiana § RS 13:5101 - Title and application
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5101 — Title and application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5101. Title and application
A. This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Governmental Claims Act".
B. This Part applies to any suit in contract or for injury to person or property against the state, a state agency, an officer or employee of the state or a state agency arising out of the discharge of his official duties or within the course and scope of his employment, or a political subdivision of the state, as defined herein, or against an officer or employee of a political subdivision arising out of the discharge of his official duties or within the course and scope of his employment. The provisions of this Part shall not supersede the provisions of R.S. 15:1171 et seq. or R.S. 15:1181 et seq.
Acts 1990, No. 284, §1; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 63, §1, eff. May 9, 1996; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 89, §1, eff. April 18, 2002; Acts 2010, No. 301, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:5101
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5101 cover?
Section RS 13:5101 ("Title and application") 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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