Louisiana § RS 34:815 - Costs; stipulation for payment; insufficiency of release bond
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:815 — Costs; stipulation for payment; insufficiency of release bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:815. Costs; stipulation for payment; insufficiency of release bond
In all cases the court may, on the filing of the petition or the appearance of any respondent or claimant, or at any other time, require the plaintiff or claimant or both, the State of Louisiana, the agencies and the political subdivisions thereof excepted, to give a stipulation or additional stipulation with sufficient sureties in such sum as the court shall direct to pay all costs which may be awarded against either of them by the final decree of the court or on an appeal by any appellate court. In the event that any party considers that the surety on any release bond filed has become insufficient or insolvent after the filing of the bond, on application to the court and due showing of such insufficiency or insolvency, the court shall order a proper and solvent surety to be furnished within a time to be fixed by the court; and if the bond is not filed within such delay, the party obligated to file it shall be in default and thereafter the cause shall proceed just as if no appearance had been entered by him.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:815
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:815 cover?
Section RS 34:815 ("Costs; stipulation for payment; insufficiency of release bond") 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 34:815?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 34:815 apply to my situation?
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