Louisiana § RS 38:355 - Vesting of title
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:355 — Vesting of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:355. Vesting of title
Upon the deposit of the amount of the estimate in the registry of the court, for the use and benefit of the persons entitled thereto, the clerk shall issue a receipt showing the amount deposited, the date it was deposited, the style and number of the cause, and the description of the property and property right as contained in the petition. Upon such deposit, title to the property and the property rights specified in the petition shall vest in the levee district, and the right to just and adequate compensation therefor shall vest in the persons entitled thereto.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:355
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:355 cover?
Section RS 38:355 ("Vesting of title") 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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