Louisiana § RS 9:4685 - Proceeds, disposition of

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4685 — Proceeds, disposition of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:4685. Proceeds, disposition of

From the proceeds of the sale, the amount of the privilege shall be satisfied, including all reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale.  The balance if any, shall be credited on the books of the seller to the person who deposited the goods for storing and cleaning.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4685

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4685 cover?

Section RS 9:4685 ("Proceeds, disposition of") 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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