Louisiana § RS 19:143 - Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:143 — Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:143. Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection
The plaintiff shall select two or more persons to make the estimate, but at least one of them must be a licensed realtor who is familiar with land values in the vicinity of the property to be taken.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:143 cover?
Section RS 19:143 ("Appointment of estimators; restrictions in selection") 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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