Louisiana § 44:77 Recorder as proper party; payment of judgments and compromises; obligation to maintain insurance

Louisiana Statutes

§ 44:77 — Recorder as proper party; payment of judgments and compromises; obligation to maintain insurance

Louisiana § 44:77

Title 44Public Records and Recorders

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La. Stat. Ann. § 44:77 (2026).

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(1)A judicial or administrative action or other proceeding shall be brought by or instituted against the recorder in his official capacity.

(2)A judgment or order shall be rendered in favor of or against the recorder in such capacity. B. The recorder may pay a judgment or compromise out of the salary funds of the office. C. Each recorder may keep in effect insurance insuring the recorder, his deputies, and employees against liability arising out of his failure to perform properly the duties and obligations of his office.

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A.(1) A judicial or administrative action or other proceeding shall be brought by or instituted against the recorder in his official capacity.
(2) A judgment or order shall be rendered in favor of or against the recorder in such capacity.
B. The recorder may pay a judgment or compromise out of the salary funds of the office.
C. Each recorder may keep in effect insurance insuring the recorder, his deputies, and employees against liability arising out of his failure to perform properly the duties and obligations of his office.