Louisiana § RS 17:2193 - Mandamus to compel performance of obligation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2193 — Mandamus to compel performance of obligation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:2193. Mandamus to compel performance of obligation
The holder or holders of any bond, note, certificate, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this Sub-Part shall have the right to writs of mandamus against the board of supervisors, or any agent, officer or employee thereof, or against any other person, official or employee charged with any duty in connection with this Sub-Part, to enforce compliance with any provision of this Sub-Part, or of any contract, covenant or obligation entered into by virtue of this Sub-Part, in any court of competent jurisdiction. But this section shall not be construed as authorizing any suit against the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1968, No. 331, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2193 cover?
Section RS 17:2193 ("Mandamus to compel performance of obligation") 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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