Louisiana § RS 8:658 - Liability for damages; limitation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:658 — Liability for damages; limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:658. Liability for damages; limitation
No action shall lie against any cemetery authority relating to the remains of any person which have been left in its possession for a period of sixty days, unless a written contract has been entered into with the cemetery authority for the care of such remains.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1243, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:658
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:658 cover?
Section RS 8:658 ("Liability for damages; 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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