Louisiana § RS 51:1945 - Transfer of title; time limitation
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§ RS 51:1945. Transfer of title; time limitation
At the time of receiving the comparable new motor vehicle or refund under R.S. 51:1944, the consumer, or lessor, where applicable, shall surrender the motor vehicle subject to the nonconformity to the manufacturer together with the certificate of title with all endorsements necessary to transfer title to the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall provide the consumer, or lessor, where applicable, with a comparable new motor vehicle or refund within thirty days after an offer to transfer title in compliance with this Section by the consumer, or lessor, where applicable, or within thirty days after a decision by the informal dispute settlement procedure established by the manufacturer to award a refund or replacement.
Acts 1984, No. 228, §1; Acts 1986, No. 553, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 51:1945 ("Transfer of title; time limitation") 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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