Louisiana § RS 33:1658 - Presentation of claims against parish

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1658 — Presentation of claims against parish, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:1658. Presentation of claims against parish

Any person having a claim against any parish, allowed by the proper authorities, shall present the claim within sixty days from the date of allowance to the treasurer.  The treasurer shall keep a well bound book, in which he shall make an entry, describing the claim and date of presentation, and also indorse his name across the back of the claim, with the day and date of indorsement.  No claim shall be received by him from any sheriff or collector of taxes which has not been so indorsed.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1658 cover?

Section RS 33:1658 ("Presentation of claims against parish") 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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