Louisiana § RS 26:810 - Civil action for violations; damages; venue
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§ RS 26:810. Civil action for violations; damages; venue
A. If a supplier or wholesaler engages in conduct prohibited under this Chapter, a wholesaler with which the supplier has an agreement may maintain a civil action against the supplier to recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited conduct.
B. A supplier or wholesaler that violates any provision of this Chapter shall be liable for all actual damages and all court costs and, in the court's discretion, reasonable attorney fees incurred by a wholesaler as a result of that violation.
C. A supplier or wholesaler may bring an action for declaratory judgment for determination of any controversy arising pursuant to this Chapter.
D. Upon proper application to the court, a supplier or wholesaler may obtain injunctive relief against any violation of this Chapter.
E. Any legal action taken under this Chapter or in a dispute over the provisions of an agreement shall be filed in a court, state or federal, located in Louisiana, which state court is located in, or which federal court has jurisdiction and venue of, the parish in which the wholesaler maintains its principal place of business in this state.
Acts 1993, No. 132, §1, eff. May 26, 1993.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 26:810
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:810 cover?
Section RS 26:810 ("Civil action for violations; damages; venue") 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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