Louisiana § RS 45:786 - Suit for error, delay or failure to deliver message; prescription; notice of claim
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:786 — Suit for error, delay or failure to deliver message; prescription; notice of claim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:786. Suit for error, delay or failure to deliver message; prescription; notice of claim
Suits for damages against telegraph companies arising from any error in the transmission of the message, delay in delivery or the failure to deliver the message, may be brought at any time within one year from the date of the act complained of, if notice to the company of the claim is presented in writing within four months after the telegram is filed for transmission.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:786
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:786 cover?
Section RS 45:786 ("Suit for error, delay or failure to deliver message; prescription; notice of claim") 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 45:786?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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