Louisiana § RS 33:208 - Suit pending wherein constituent municipality a party
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§ RS 33:208. Suit pending wherein constituent municipality a party
No suit, action, or proceeding pending in any court or before any board or department, wherein one of the constituent municipalities is a party, or in which it is interested, or by the determination of which it might be affected, shall abate by reason of the consolidation, but the new municipality shall be substituted in the place and stead of such constituent municipality, and the suit, action, or proceeding shall continue as if the consolidation had not taken place.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:208
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:208 cover?
Section RS 33:208 ("Suit pending wherein constituent municipality a party") 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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