Louisiana § RS 51:1436 - Prescriptive period
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1436 — Prescriptive period, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:1436. Prescriptive period
An action for misappropriation must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purpose of this Section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.
Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:1436
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1436 cover?
Section RS 51:1436 ("Prescriptive period") 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 51:1436?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1436" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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