Louisiana § RS 34:876 - Shipping articles as evidence
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:876 — Shipping articles as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:876. Shipping articles as evidence
On the trial of any person under R.S. 34:874 and R.S. 34:875, a copy of the articles of any vessel authenticated by the affidavit of the captain, sworn to before any magistrate, shall be admissible in evidence to prove that any seaman whose name appears subscribed thereto, has actually signed said articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:876
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:876 cover?
Section RS 34:876 ("Shipping articles as evidence") 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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