La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4371
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4371, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Petition for authority to exchange
Official statutory text
In addition to the requirements of Article 4271, a petition for authority to exchange the property of a minor for other property, or for other property and cash, shall set forth a description of both properties, the tutor's opinion of the values thereof, the conditions of the exchange, and the reasons why such an exchange would be advantageous to the minor.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 92, ยง5.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 92, ยง5.
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