Louisiana § RS 41:1131 - Fixing of boundaries by mutual consent
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§ RS 41:1131. Fixing of boundaries by mutual consent
Whenever there arises a controversy with respect to the boundary line between lands belonging to the state and contiguous and abutting lands belonging to another person, or boundary lines which have never been definitely ascertained, defined or fixed, the state and the party may proceed to the ascertainment, determination and fixing of the boundary by mutual consent, as set forth in this Chapter.
Amended by Acts 1976, No. 180, §1; Acts 1978, No. 645, §1, eff. July 13, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 41:1131 ("Fixing of boundaries by mutual consent") 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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