Louisiana § RS 45:1097.1 - Freight loss or damage; time for settlement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1097.1 — Freight loss or damage; time for settlement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1097.1. Freight loss or damage; time for settlement
Motor carriers shall settle, either by payment or by denial of liability, any written notice or claim for damages to goods resulting from transporting property for compensation or hire within sixty days after the filing of written notice or claim.
Acts 1972, No. 70, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1097.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1097.1 cover?
Section RS 45:1097.1 ("Freight loss or damage; time for settlement") 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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