Louisiana § RS 45:1243 - Conditional sale; retaking of property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1243 — Conditional sale; retaking of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1243. Conditional sale; retaking of property
If the vendee, lessee, or bailee fails to make the payments or perform the covenants in any such contract, the lessor, vendor or bailor, or his assignee may retake the property in accordance with the contract; and in case of retaking the vendee, lessee, or bailee or his assignee has no right of redemption, and all payments made under the contract shall be forfeited to the vendor, lessor, or bailor, or to the party to whom they may have been made.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1243
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1243 cover?
Section RS 45:1243 ("Conditional sale; retaking of property") 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 45:1243?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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