Louisiana § RS 45:1103 - Unclaimed freight; proceeds of sale
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1103 — Unclaimed freight; proceeds of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1103. Unclaimed freight; proceeds of sale
The aggregate proceeds of the sale of unclaimed freight under such advertisement shall be applied first to the payment of charges and expenses and the residue, if any, shall be retained by the carrier for the period of six months from the date of sale, and if during this period, the consignees or owners of any of the property sold present themselves, they may receive the residue. If the residue remains unclaimed after the expiration of six months, it shall be paid into the treasury of the state to the credit of the general school fund and the carrier shall be released from all liability on account of the property sold.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1103
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1103 cover?
Section RS 45:1103 ("Unclaimed freight; proceeds of sale") 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 45:1103?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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