Louisiana § RS 51:444 - Attorney fees and damages

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:444 — Attorney fees and damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 51:444. Attorney fees and damages

A judgment or decree issued in any action brought by a sales representative for the payment of commissions by a principal may include payment by the principal of attorney fees and treble damages incurred by the sales representative.  

Acts 1988, No. 774, eff. July 18, 1988.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:444 cover?

Section RS 51:444 ("Attorney fees and 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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