Louisiana § RS 44:101 - General powers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:101 — General powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 44:101. General powers
A. Within their respective parishes, recorders shall be recorder of mortgages, register of conveyances and marriage contracts, recorder of births and deaths and recorder of marks and brands.
B. All acts executed by recorders in conformity with the provisions of article two thousand two hundred and thirty four of the Revised Civil Code of 1870 shall be authentic acts.
C. Recorders may make inventories, appraisements, partitions, receive wills, make matrimonial contracts, conveyances, protests, and generally all contracts and instruments of writing; hold family meetings and meetings of creditors; receive acknowledgments of instruments under private signature; administer oaths in all cases connected with the discharge of their duties; affix the seal upon the effects of deceased persons and raise the seals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 44:101
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:101 cover?
Section RS 44:101 ("General powers") 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 44:101?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:101" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 44:101 apply to my situation?
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