Louisiana § RS 48:991 - Streams dividing parishes, concurrent jurisdiction over ferries

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§ RS 48:991. Streams dividing parishes, concurrent jurisdiction over ferries

Where streams separate parishes, the parishes between which ferryboats ply thereon have concurrent jurisdiction over the ferry.  Complaints for neglect or infractions of the charter are cognizable by the court of either parish in such cases.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:991 cover?

Section RS 48:991 ("Streams dividing parishes, concurrent jurisdiction over ferries") 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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