Louisiana § RS 29:311 - Definitions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:311 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:311. Definitions
As used in this Part:
(1) "Active duty" means active duty pursuant to an executive order of the president of the United States, an act of the Congress of the United States, or the provisions of R.S. 29:7.
(2) "Motor vehicle" means any automobile, car, minivan, passenger van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, or other self-propelled vehicle not operated or driven on fixed rails or track.
(3) "Obligation" means any retail installment sales contract, other contract for the purchase of goods or services, or bond, bill, note, or other instrument of writing for the payment of money arising out of the contract or other transaction for the purchase of goods or services.
Acts 2005, No. 296, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:311 cover?
Section RS 29:311 ("Definitions") 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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