Louisiana § RS 9:3051 - Transfer of claims for collection
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3051 — Transfer of claims for collection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3051. Transfer of claims for collection
When several parties have claims against the same defendant or defendants, arising out of a common transaction, such as claims of laborers for their wages, they, or any of them, may transfer their claims to any person or persons for collection by suit or otherwise. The transfer need not be supported by a valuable consideration but it shall be sufficient that it be in writing.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:3051
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3051 cover?
Section RS 9:3051 ("Transfer of claims for collection") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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