Louisiana § RS 9:5605.2 - Collectability rule
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5605.2 — Collectability rule, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:5605.2. Collectability rule
In any action for damages by a client against an attorney, the client's recovery against the attorney shall be limited to the amount of damages which the attorney shows by a preponderance of the evidence would have been the maximum amount of damages that the client could have collected in the client's underlying action in which he was represented by the attorney.
Acts 2022, No. 285, §1, eff. July 1, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5605.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5605.2 cover?
Section RS 9:5605.2 ("Collectability rule") 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 9:5605.2?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5605.2" (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 9:5605.2 apply to my situation?
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