Louisiana § RS 47:1409 - Witness fees and mileage
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1409 — Witness fees and mileage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:1409. Witness fees and mileage
Any person summoned or whose deposition is taken shall receive the same fees and mileage as would be allowed in a civil action pending in the district courts and the expense thereof shall be paid by the person summoning such witness or causing the deposition to be taken. These expenses may be assessed as costs by the board.
Acts 2014, No. 198, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1409 cover?
Section RS 47:1409 ("Witness fees and mileage") 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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