Louisiana § RS 48:949 - Acquisition of property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:949 — Acquisition of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:949. Acquisition of property
The department of highways may acquire by donation, or in its own name, may expropriate any property which is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Part. In expropriation suits, the Attorney General shall act as attorney for the department.
Any judgment rendered or allowance agreed upon by the highway department shall be paid as a part of the expense of building the bridge.
The department may take possession of any such property immediately upon filing petition for its expropriation. Otherwise, the procedure shall be as provided by law for expropriation by the state.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:949
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:949 cover?
Section RS 48:949 ("Acquisition 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.
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