Louisiana § RS 30:220 - Interlocutory decree for sale of sequestered oil

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:220 — Interlocutory decree for sale of sequestered oil, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 30:220. Interlocutory decree for sale of sequestered oil

Prior to the release on bond, the judge may on application by either party after hearing, issue an interlocutory decree ordering the sheriff to sell the minerals at the highest market price then obtainable and to deposit the proceeds in a separate account in a bank to be designated by the court.  The bank paying the highest rate of interest pending the litigation shall be selected by the judge.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:220 cover?

Section RS 30:220 ("Interlocutory decree for sale of sequestered oil") 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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