Louisiana § RS 42:87 - Discontinuance of contests
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:87 — Discontinuance of contests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:87. Discontinuance of contests
Whenever there is pending in any court of this state, an untried suit wherein the title to or possession of any office is involved, regardless of the nature of the pleadings, it may be discontinued by the plaintiff upon payment of costs.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:87
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:87 cover?
Section RS 42:87 ("Discontinuance of contests") 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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