Louisiana § RS 45:353 - Foreign corporations; expropriation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:353 — Foreign corporations; expropriation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:353. Foreign corporations; expropriation
Foreign railway companies extending, constructing and operating their lines of railroad into and through Louisiana may expropriate land and other property for their railroad, right of way, switches, sidings, branches, spurs, depots, and depot grounds, yards, and any land and property for railroad purposes, in the manner provided by the expropriation laws of the state.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:353
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:353 cover?
Section RS 45:353 ("Foreign corporations; expropriation") 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 45:353?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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