Louisiana § RS 9:4686 - Claimant may pay charges and acquire possession
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4686 — Claimant may pay charges and acquire possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4686. Claimant may pay charges and acquire possession
Any time before the goods are sold, any person claiming the right of property or possession therein may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the privilege, including reasonable expenses incurred in serving notice, advertising, and preparing for the sale up to the time of payment. Upon tender of this amount, the goods shall be delivered to the person making the demand, if he should be entitled to the possession, upon payment of the charges. Otherwise, the goods shall be retained according to the terms of the original contract, and shall be sold as specified.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4686
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4686 cover?
Section RS 9:4686 ("Claimant may pay charges and acquire possession") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 9:4686?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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