Louisiana § RS 39:340 - Examination of witnesses on oath
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:340 — Examination of witnesses on oath, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:340. Examination of witnesses on oath
Whenever the commissioner of administration finds it necessary for the proper settlement of any account, he or his authorized representative may examine the parties and others on oath or affirmation, touching any fact material to be known in the settlement of the account, and for that purpose may cause a subpoena to issue to compel witnesses to attend before him and give evidence in the manner provided by law.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 649, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:340 cover?
Section RS 39:340 ("Examination of witnesses on oath") 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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