Louisiana § RS 34:832 - Wood taken by commander of vessel; payment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:832 — Wood taken by commander of vessel; payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:832. Wood taken by commander of vessel; payment
Whenever the captain or other person in command of any steamboat takes or causes to be taken from any woodyard, any cordwood or wood of any other kind, he shall pay the price demanded by the owner thereof. If he refuses or neglects to pay the price demanded, the owner of the boat shall pay the price thereof, together with fifty per cent. on such price, as damages resulting from the non-payment thereof. Such damages shall in no case exceed fifty dollars, unless on proof of damage to a greater extent.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:832 cover?
Section RS 34:832 ("Wood taken by commander of vessel; 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.
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