Louisiana Statutes
§ 9:123 — Capacity
Louisiana·Title 9 Civil Code-Ancillaries
§123. Capacity A. An in vitro fertilized human embryo exists as a juridical person until it is either:
(1)Deemed nonviable as provided in R.S. 9:121.
(2)Implanted in the womb, at which time rights attach as otherwise allowed by law.
B. As a juridical person, the in vitro fertilized human embryo shall:
(1)Have the capacity to sue or be sued.
(2)Be recognized as a separate entity apart from the medical facility or clinic where
it is housed or stored.
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Related
Nick Loeb, Human Embryo 3 Hb-A, Embryo 4 Hb-A v. Sofia Vergara
(Louisiana Court of Appeal, 2021)
Legislative History
Acts 1986, No. 964, §1; Acts 2025, No. 116, §1.
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