Louisiana § RS 9:4941 - Contractor may bond claims
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4941 — Contractor may bond claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4941. Contractor may bond claims
When any contractor shall have entered into a contract to perform public works under the laws of this state governing the letting and awarding of such contracts and in conformity with the requirements thereof, the contractor shall have the right to bond any claim or claims which may be filed or recorded against said work by depositing with the clerk of court of the parish in which such claims are filed or recorded a bond with surety signed by any surety company authorized to do business in the state for an amount equal to the claim plus one-fourth. The bond shall be approved by the clerk of court conditioned that in the event the legality of such claim or claims is established by suit or otherwise, the bond shall remain in full force and effect to protect the interest of the claimant in the premises.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4941
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4941 cover?
Section RS 9:4941 ("Contractor may bond claims") 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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