Louisiana § RS 17:2079 - St. Joseph's Abbey
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2079 — St. Joseph's Abbey, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:2079. St. Joseph's Abbey
St. Joseph's Abbey, an institution for the education of young men, situated in the Parish of St. Tammany, Louisiana, owned and operated by the corporation known as the St. Joseph's Abbey, shall have the power and is hereby granted authority to graduate students and confer such literary honors and degrees, and to grant such diplomas, as are conferred and granted by any colleges, universities or seminaries of learning in the United States and Europe, to such graduates of such institution, or other persons, as may be provided for under such rules and regulations and over the signature of such persons as such corporation may adopt.
Added by Acts 1956, No. 210, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2079 cover?
Section RS 17:2079 ("St. Joseph's Abbey") 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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