Louisiana § RS 19:372 - Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:372 — Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:372. Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment
When the governing authority cannot amicably acquire property needed for current or future drainage maintenance or improvements, including but not limited to access to such improvements, it may acquire such property by expropriation and may acquire the property prior to judgment in the trial court fixing the amount of compensation due to the property owner in the manner set forth in this Part.
Acts 2020, No. 229, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 19:372
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:372 cover?
Section RS 19:372 ("Authority to expropriate property for drainage maintenance or improvements prior to judgment") 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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