Louisiana § RS 37:3133 - Conduct of auction
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3133 — Conduct of auction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3133. Conduct of auction
At any auction to be conducted pursuant to this Chapter, the auctioneer, prior to offering the goods for sale, shall announce in a loud, clear voice the identifying inventory number of each article and shall again immediately after it is sold announce its identifying number and state the amount for which the item is sold. No auctioneer shall sell or offer for sale at any such sale by auction any goods, wares, or merchandise that have been falsely described or concerning which any untruthful statement has been made as to the character, quality, kind, description, or cost.
Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:3133
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3133 cover?
Section RS 37:3133 ("Conduct of auction") 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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