La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4397

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4397, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Deceased or interdicted tutor

Official statutory text

If a tutor dies, an account of his administration may be filed by his succession representative or heirs. If a tutor is interdicted, such an account may be filed by his curator.

The court shall order the filing of such an account in either case, on the petition of an interested person.

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