Louisiana § RS 42:202 - Mode of transfer
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:202 — Mode of transfer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:202. Mode of transfer
The application for the transfer of a special mortgage to other property must be made by petition to the governor, who shall appoint two competent persons to evaluate the property offered as a substitute; and if a sworn appraisement of the property shows that its value is sufficient to answer for the sum required, then after accepting the new mortgage, the governor shall have it recorded in the manner directed by law, and authorize the cancellation of all anterior special mortgages, so far as the state may be interested.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:202 cover?
Section RS 42:202 ("Mode of transfer") 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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