Louisiana § RS 9:5661 - Land patents
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5661 — Land patents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:5661. Land patents
Actions, including those by the State of Louisiana, to annul any patent issued by the state, duly signed by the governor and the register of the state land office, and of record in the state land office, are prescribed by six years, reckoning from the day of the issuance of the patent.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5661
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5661 cover?
Section RS 9:5661 ("Land patents") 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 9:5661?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5661" (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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