Louisiana § RS 41:720 - Annulment of sale by purchaser
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:720 — Annulment of sale by purchaser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:720. Annulment of sale by purchaser
In all cases of the sale of school lands known as sixteenth sections, where the purchase money has not been paid, the purchaser may annul the sale, upon application to the district court of the parish where the land is situated subject to the following conditions: (1) that the judgment of nullity shall be obtained at the cost of the applicant and contradictorily with the district attorney and the school board of the district; (2) that it shall appear upon the trial thereof that the value of the land has not been impaired by any act of the purchaser. The purchaser shall not be entitled to the repayment of any part of the purchase money paid at the time of his purchase.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:720
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:720 cover?
Section RS 41:720 ("Annulment of sale by purchaser") 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 41:720?
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