Louisiana § RS 37:106 - Failure to render a written opinion
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:106 — Failure to render a written opinion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:106. Failure to render a written opinion
If an opinion is not rendered by the panel within twelve months after the date notification of the selection of the attorney chairman is given the selected attorney and all other parties, pursuant to R.S. 37:109, suit may be instituted against a certified public accountant or firm. However, either party may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order extending the twelve-month period for good cause shown. After the twelve-month period or any court-ordered extension thereof, the public accountant review panel established to review the claimant's complaint shall be dissolved without the necessity of obtaining a court order of dissolution.
Acts 1997, No. 747, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:106 cover?
Section RS 37:106 ("Failure to render a written opinion") 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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