Louisiana § RS 38:1788 - Indorsement on bonds
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1788 — Indorsement on bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1788. Indorsement on bonds
If the time within which the validity of the bonds may be contested has elapsed, to-wit: Sixty days from the date of promulgation of the result of the election, bonds issued by any district shall be registered by the Secretary of State without charge, and shall have endorsed thereon the words:
"This bond secured by tax. Registered on this ___ day of _________, 19__," and signed by the Secretary of State, or by an Assistant Secretary of State, with the Great Seal of Louisiana affixed without charge. All bonds issued under this Part are hereby declared to be negotiable instruments under the law merchants and incontestable in the hands of a bona fide holder for value.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1788
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1788 cover?
Section RS 38:1788 ("Indorsement on bonds") 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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