Louisiana § RS 9:1896 - Closing of the class
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§ RS 9:1896. Closing of the class
The trust instrument may state a date or a method for defining a date on which the class shall close. Unless the trust instrument provides otherwise, the class shall close when, because of the definition of the class, members may no longer be added to it.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 706, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1896
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1896 cover?
Section RS 9:1896 ("Closing of the class") 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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