Louisiana § RS 4:173 - Commissioners and stewards not liable in damages
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:173 — Commissioners and stewards not liable in damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 4:173. Commissioners and stewards not liable in damages
Both commissioners and stewards in the exercise of their duties and use of their discretion shall not be held liable for damages to an aggrieved person, even in the event of a mistake, as long as they acted in good faith, without malice or improper motive.
Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:173 cover?
Section RS 4:173 ("Commissioners and stewards not liable in damages") 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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