Louisiana § RS 9:4842 - Delivery of communications or documents
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4842 — Delivery of communications or documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4842. Delivery of communications or documents
Delivery of a communication or document required or permitted by this Part to be given or delivered is accomplished when the communication or document is received in accordance with R.S. 9:4843 by the person to whom it is sent or when it is deemed to have been given or delivered in accordance with R.S. 9:4844 or 4845.
Acts 1981, No. 724, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 1988, No. 685, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989; Acts 2019, No. 325, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 2019, No. 325, §§6, 7, and 10, regarding applicability.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4842
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4842 cover?
Section RS 9:4842 ("Delivery of communications or documents") 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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