La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4061

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4061, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Natural tutor; general obligations

Official statutory text

Before a natural tutor enters upon the performance of his official duties, he must take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his office, cause an inventory to be taken or a detailed descriptive list to be prepared, and cause a legal mortgage in favor of the minor to be inscribed, or furnish security, in the manner provided by law.

Acts. 1983, No. 344, ยง1.

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