Louisiana § RS 8:313 - Exemption from seizure and sale; mortgage prohibited
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:313 — Exemption from seizure and sale; mortgage prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:313. Exemption from seizure and sale; mortgage prohibited
Property dedicated for cemetery purposes, including cemetery spaces and the land on which they stand, shall be exempt from seizure and sale for debt and shall not be susceptible for mortgage or other hypothecation, whether legal or conventional, and it shall be unlawful for any clerk of court or recorder of mortgages to record or certify any mortgage or encumbrance as bearing against any such property.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:313
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:313 cover?
Section RS 8:313 ("Exemption from seizure and sale; mortgage prohibited") 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 8:313?
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