La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3296
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3296, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Petition
Official statutory text
A. To this end, he shall present to the judge a petition setting forth the nature of the property, the amount of the encumbrances if any, and the reasons why he deems it in the best interest of the succession to convey the property in satisfaction of the debt or debts.
B. A copy of the petition shall be served by the executor or administrator on each creditor of the succession who has requested notification, together with a notice requiring that any opposition to the granting of the application be filed within seven days from date of service. Service of the petition as set forth herein may be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
Acts 1988, No. 564, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1421, §7, eff. July 1, 1999.
B. A copy of the petition shall be served by the executor or administrator on each creditor of the succession who has requested notification, together with a notice requiring that any opposition to the granting of the application be filed within seven days from date of service. Service of the petition as set forth herein may be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
Acts 1988, No. 564, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1421, §7, eff. July 1, 1999.
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