Louisiana § RS 33:2039 - Proration of funds when insufficient for full payment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2039 — Proration of funds when insufficient for full payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2039. Proration of funds when insufficient for full payment
Should the fund at any time be insufficient to make all payments properly payable therefrom, the beneficiaries shall not have a right of legal action against the municipality, or its governing authority, or the board, for the full amounts of their claims, but the amounts available shall be properly prorated until such time as the fund is sufficient to make full payments.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2039
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2039 cover?
Section RS 33:2039 ("Proration of funds when insufficient for full payment") 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 33:2039?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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