Louisiana § RS 49:977 - Decisions and orders
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:977 — Decisions and orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:977. Decisions and orders
A final decision or order adverse to a party in an adjudication proceeding shall be in writing or stated in the record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. If, in accordance with agency rules, a party submitted proposed findings of fact, the decision shall include a ruling upon each proposed finding. Parties shall be notified personally, by mail, or by electronic means of any decision or order. Upon request, a copy of the decision or order shall be delivered or mailed forthwith to each party and to his attorney of record. The parties by written stipulation may waive, and the agency in the event there is no contest may eliminate, compliance with this Section.
Acts 1966, No. 382, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 2012, No. 289, §1, eff. May 25, 2012; Acts 2022, No. 663, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 49:958.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 49:977
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:977 cover?
Section RS 49:977 ("Decisions and orders") 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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