La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4463
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4463, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Tutor without bond; undertutor
Official statutory text
A. The court may dispense with the furnishing of security by a legal tutor appointed in a proceeding under this Chapter.
B. If the court is satisfied that no one will accept the dative tutorship of a minor in a proceeding under this Chapter and furnish the usual security, if required, it shall appoint a dative tutor, who shall comply with all requirements except that of furnishing security.
C. The court may dispense with the appointment of an undertutor in a proceeding under this Chapter.
Acts 1990, No. 45, §1; Acts 2013, No. 118, §1, eff. June 5, 2013.
B. If the court is satisfied that no one will accept the dative tutorship of a minor in a proceeding under this Chapter and furnish the usual security, if required, it shall appoint a dative tutor, who shall comply with all requirements except that of furnishing security.
C. The court may dispense with the appointment of an undertutor in a proceeding under this Chapter.
Acts 1990, No. 45, §1; Acts 2013, No. 118, §1, eff. June 5, 2013.
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