Louisiana § RS 19:136.5 - Vesting of title
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:136.5 — Vesting of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:136.5. Vesting of title
Upon presentation of the receipt issued by the clerk of court, the court shall render an immediate ex parte order transferring and vesting full and complete right, title, and ownership in and to the property unto the governing authority, free and clear of all rights of all interested owners, and all such rights and interests shall be transferred to and attach to the funds on deposit. The rights and interests of all creditors shall be transferred and attach to the funds on deposit. Upon vesting of title, the governing authority may enter upon and take possession of the property.
Acts 2003, No. 984, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 19:136.5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:136.5 cover?
Section RS 19:136.5 ("Vesting of title") 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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