Louisiana § RS 19:156 - Judgment as to difference awarded
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:156 — Judgment as to difference awarded, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:156. Judgment as to difference awarded
If the compensation finally awarded exceeds the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment against the plaintiff and in favor of the persons entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency.
If the compensation finally awarded is less than the amount so deposited, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against the proper parties for the amount of the excess.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 40, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:156 cover?
Section RS 19:156 ("Judgment as to difference awarded") 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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