La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3507.1

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3507.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Release of property by plaintiff; security

Official statutory text

Property seized under a writ of attachment or of sequestration may be released to the plaintiff upon proof of his ownership and upon furnishing security as required by Article 3508. All costs incurred as a result of the seizure shall be paid by the plaintiff prior to the release of the property. A written agreement to hold the seizing authority harmless for wrongful seizure of property which is not seized to enforce a security interest, mortgage, lien or privilege may be substituted in lieu of security at the discretion of the sheriff.

Acts 1985, No. 593, §1; Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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