Louisiana Statutes
§ 1:4 — Unambiguous wording not to be disregarded
Louisiana § 1:4
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 1General Provisions
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La. Stat. Ann. § 1:4 (2026).
Text
When the wording of a Section is clear and free of ambiguity, the letter of it shall not be disregarded under the pretext of pursuing its spirit.
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