La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2771
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2771, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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When deficiency judgment obtainable
Official statutory text
Unless otherwise provided by law, the creditor may obtain a judgment against the debtor for any deficiency due on the debt after the distribution of the proceeds of the judicial sale only if the property has been sold under the executory proceeding after appraisal in accordance with the provisions of Article 2723.
Acts 1989, No. 137, ยง18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Acts 1989, No. 137, ยง18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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