Louisiana § RS 38:1596.11 - Certificates as negotiable paper
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§ RS 38:1596.11. Certificates as negotiable paper
Drainage certificates issued hereunder shall be deemed to possess all the legal requisites of negotiable paper, shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for their issuance, sale, or delivery, and shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders for value thereof.
Acts 1985, No. 979, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1596.11 cover?
Section RS 38:1596.11 ("Certificates as negotiable paper") 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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