Louisiana § RS 8:808 - Co-owners may designate representative
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§ RS 8:808. Co-owners may designate representative
When there are two or more owners of a cemetery space or right of interment, they may designate one or more persons, firms or corporations, trustees, or other entities to represent them and, upon filing written notice of designation with the cemetery authority, the cemetery authority in its discretion shall have the right to deal with such representative unless the cemetery authority receives written revocation of the designation executed by all of the co-owners or their heirs or legal representatives.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:808 cover?
Section RS 8:808 ("Co-owners may designate representative") 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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