Louisiana § RS 9:2759 - Lost original, certified copy from public record
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2759 — Lost original, certified copy from public record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2759. Lost original, certified copy from public record
When an original title, by authentic act, or by private signature duly acknowledged, has been recorded in any public office, by an officer duly authorized, either by the laws of this State, or of the United States, to make such record, the copy of such record, duly authenticated, shall be received in evidence, on proving the loss of the original, or showing circumstances supported by the oath of the party, to render such loss probable.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2759 cover?
Section RS 9:2759 ("Lost original, certified copy from public record") 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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