La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4263
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4263, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Contracts between tutor and minor
Official statutory text
A tutor cannot in his personal capacity or as representative for any other person make any contracts with the minor. He cannot acquire any property of the minor, or interest therein, personally or by means of a third person, except as otherwise provided by law.
Contracts prohibited by this article shall be null, and the tutor shall be liable to the minor for damages resulting therefrom.
Contracts prohibited by this article shall be null, and the tutor shall be liable to the minor for damages resulting therefrom.
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