Louisiana § RS 49:112 - Claims against state prescribe in ten years
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:112 — Claims against state prescribe in ten years, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:112. Claims against state prescribe in ten years
No claim or debt against the state shall be allowed by the state auditor or paid by the state treasurer after the lapse of ten years from the happening of the event or of the facts upon which any suit is founded or judgment rendered or of the execution of the contract under which the claim is made. No interruption or suspension whatsoever of this prescription shall be allowed. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the claims, or the judgment rendered thereon, listed in Section 2 of Act No. 110 of 1946.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 49:112
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:112 cover?
Section RS 49:112 ("Claims against state prescribe in ten years") 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 49:112?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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