Louisiana § RS 19:134.5 - Notice to defendant
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:134.5 — Notice to defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:134.5. Notice to defendant
A. Upon receipt of the deposit, the clerk of court shall issue a notice to each defendant in the suit, notifying him that a petition has been filed to expropriate the property described in the petition.
B. This notice, together with a certified copy of the order, the petition, and the clerk's receipt for the deposit, shall be delivered by the clerk to the proper sheriff for service on each defendant in the manner provided for the service of citations.
Acts 1992, No. 702, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 19:134.5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:134.5 cover?
Section RS 19:134.5 ("Notice to defendant") 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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