Louisiana § RS 33:3428 - Proceedings against railroad or street railway

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3428 — Proceedings against railroad or street railway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:3428. Proceedings against railroad or street railway

The municipality may proceed by ordering suit against any railroad company or street railway company for its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement and may recover a personal judgment against the railroad company or street railway company.  Any of the property of the railroad company or street railway company shall be subject to seizure and sale for any judgment so obtained.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3428

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3428 cover?

Section RS 33:3428 ("Proceedings against railroad or street railway") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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