Louisiana § RS 50:153 - Cost of survey or re-survey
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 50:153 — Cost of survey or re-survey, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 50:153. Cost of survey or re-survey
Except in the situation referred to in R.S. 50:152, the governing authority of the parish may appropriate money out the general fund of the parish to defray the expenses of the survey or resurvey and of the establishing or re-establishing of the lines, corners, and half mile stations with cement, cast iron, or other permanent material. In the situation set out in R.S. 50:152, the landowners petitioning for the survey shall bear its cost.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 50:153
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 50:153 cover?
Section RS 50:153 ("Cost of survey or re-survey") 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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