La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2294.1
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2294.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Time for seizure; return; city courts in Orleans Parish
Official statutory text
A. A seizure may be made under a writ of fieri facias issued by a city court in Orleans Parish, only within six months from the date of its issuance.
B. At the expiration of that time the constable shall make a return on the writ unless a seizure has been made within the time. If a seizure has been made the constable shall proceed with the sale and thereupon make a return.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 366, §1; Acts 1991, No. 289, §1; Acts 2011, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 29, §1.
B. At the expiration of that time the constable shall make a return on the writ unless a seizure has been made within the time. If a seizure has been made the constable shall proceed with the sale and thereupon make a return.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 366, §1; Acts 1991, No. 289, §1; Acts 2011, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 29, §1.
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