La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5121.1

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5121.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Bond secured by immovable property

Official statutory text

Any party to a judicial proceeding who is required by law or court order to provide security may furnish as security a bond secured by immovable property located in this state. The party providing the property bond shall present to a judge of the parish in which the immovable is located an assessment certificate, a homestead exemption waiver if applicable, and a mortgage certificate. Prior to presenting the bond to the court having jurisdiction over the judicial proceeding the bond shall be recorded in the mortgage office of the parish where the immovable is located and the recordation shall be evidenced on the mortgage certificate.

Added by Acts 1984, No. 200, §2, eff. June 29, 1984.

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