Louisiana § RS 48:864 - Form of bonds; signatures
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:864 — Form of bonds; signatures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:864. Form of bonds; signatures
The governing authority of the parish shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds and any interest coupons attached thereto shall be executed in the manner determined by the governing authority of the parish. If any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be such an officer before the delivery of the bonds, his signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes in the same manner as if he had remained in office until delivery.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:864
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:864 cover?
Section RS 48:864 ("Form of bonds; signatures") 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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