Louisiana § RS 32:1269 - Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1269 — Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1269. Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration
A provision contained in a franchise agreement requiring that arbitration or litigation be conducted outside this state or a provision that seeks to apply any law other than Louisiana law to disputes between the parties to a franchise agreement, is void and unenforceable.
Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1269
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1269 cover?
Section RS 32:1269 ("Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration") 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 32:1269?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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