Louisiana § RS 40:517 - Mandatory indemnification
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:517 — Mandatory indemnification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:517. Mandatory indemnification
Notwithstanding that a housing authority has failed or refused to agree to indemnify a representative, it shall indemnify any representative against reasonable expenses incurred by him in connection with any proceeding if the representative is wholly successful, on the merits, in the defense of the proceeding to which he was a party because he was a representative of the housing authority.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:517
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:517 cover?
Section RS 40:517 ("Mandatory indemnification") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:517?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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