Louisiana § RS 9:3157 - Adjudication to highest bidder
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§ RS 9:3157. Adjudication to highest bidder
When the highest price offered has been cried long enough to make it probable that no higher will be offered, he who has made the offer is publicly declared to be the purchaser, and the thing sold is adjudicated to him.
Redesignated by Acts 1993, No. 841, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3157 cover?
Section RS 9:3157 ("Adjudication to highest bidder") 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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