Louisiana § RS 44:365 - Binding and certification

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:365 — Binding and certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 44:365. Binding and certification

Whether the original of the abstracts, photographs and rectigraphs be purchased, or the right to make or cause to be made a certified copy of them be acquired, true copies of the abstracts, photographs and rectigraphs, after the judgment of court, shall be made at the expense of the parish into well-bound books and the correctness of the copy shall be shown by certificate at the end of each book.

Recordation shall be as follows: those taken from the conveyance records shall be inscribed into books styled "Conveyance Books"; those from the mortgage records into books styled "Mortgage Books"; those from sheriff's deeds into books styled "Sheriff's Deeds"; those from tutorships and successions into books styled "Probate Records"; those from judicial records, into books bearing that name, and likewise throughout, provided that all plats may be recorded in books bearing that name, and the books shall serve as such, and the recordation of each abstract, photograph and rectigraph shall be as of date shown in the same as the date of the recordation of the original.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 44:365

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:365 cover?

Section RS 44:365 ("Binding and certification") 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 44:365?

A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:365" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.

How does Louisiana § RS 44:365 apply to my situation?

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