Louisiana § RS 34:866 - Proceedings when discharge refused
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:866 — Proceedings when discharge refused, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:866. Proceedings when discharge refused
The justice of the peace of the port where a vessel has arrived, on the verbal complaint of any person that he is entitled to receive his discharge, and that the same is denied by the master of the vessel to which he belonged, shall issue a citation, directed to the master, commanding him to appear before him, to show cause why such certificate should not be granted; the justice shall examine, in a summary way, into the circumstances of the case, and if he finds that the seaman is entitled to his discharge, he shall give judgment to that effect; and if the discharge has been previously demanded and refused, he shall add to the judgment an order that the defendant pay to the complainant ten dollars for his damages, and pay the costs of the proceedings; a copy of so much of the judgment as orders the discharge, shall be given to the complainant, which shall have all the effects of a legal discharge.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:866
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:866 cover?
Section RS 34:866 ("Proceedings when discharge refused") 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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