Louisiana Statutes

§ 48:444 — Prayer of petition; ex parte order of taking

Louisiana § 48:444

JurisdictionLouisiana

Title 48Roads, Bridges and Ferries

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La. Stat. Ann. § 48:444 (2026).

Text

The petition shall conclude with a prayer that the property be declared taken for highway purposes. Upon presentation of the petition, the court shall issue an order directing that the amount of the estimate be deposited in the registry of the court and declaring that the property described in the petition has been taken for highway purposes at the time of the deposit.

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Legislative History

Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.

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