Louisiana § RS 9:2222 - Remedies against third persons

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§ RS 9:2222. Remedies against third persons

A trustee is the proper plaintiff to sue to enforce a right of the trust estate, except that a beneficiary may sue to enforce such a right, in order to protect his own interest, in an action against:

(1)  A trustee and an obligor, if the trustee improperly refuses, neglects, or is unable for any reason, to bring an action against the obligor; or

(2)  An obligor, if there is no trustee or the trustee cannot be subjected to the jurisdiction of the proper court.  

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2222 cover?

Section RS 9:2222 ("Remedies against third persons") 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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