Louisiana § RS 9:5103 - Newspaper plant, equipment, name, and good will
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5103 — Newspaper plant, equipment, name, and good will, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:5103. Newspaper plant, equipment, name, and good will
Any person engaged in the publication and circulation of a newspaper may issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of debt and secure them by the hypothecation of the plant and equipment of the newspaper and the name and good will of its business.
The act of mortgage shall be made in the form provided by law for other acts of mortgage, shall have the same legal effects, and shall be recorded in the mortgage records of the parish in which the newspaper is published. The foreclosure and sale of the property shall be made as is provided by law for the foreclosure and sale of mortgaged immovables.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5103
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5103 cover?
Section RS 9:5103 ("Newspaper plant, equipment, name, and good will") 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 9:5103?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5103" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 9:5103 apply to my situation?
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