Louisiana § RS 31:180 - Appraisal of land to be partitioned required
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:180 — Appraisal of land to be partitioned required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 31:180. Appraisal of land to be partitioned required
If the owner of a mineral right or interest therein is made a party to an action for partition of the land subject to his right and it is determined that the partition is to be by licitation, the court shall appoint two appraisers who shall separately value the interest in the land or the mineral rights of each party to the action who is or may be entitled to participate in the proceeds of the sale.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §180, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 31:180
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:180 cover?
Section RS 31:180 ("Appraisal of land to be partitioned required") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 31:180?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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