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LA Code Civ Pro art. 2342 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2342. Act of sale by sheriff

Within fifteen days after the adjudication, the sheriff shall pass an act of sale to the purchaser, in the manner and form provided by law. The act of sale adds nothing to the force and effect of the adjudication, but is only intended to afford proof of it. Acts 1986, No. 992, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2343 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2343. Sheriff's return after sale

The sheriff shall make a signed return to the clerk who issued the writ, showing that all formalities have been complied with and stating the manner in which the writ was executed, a description of the property sold, the name of the purchaser, the purchase price, and the disposition thereof.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2371 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2371. Effect of adjudication

The adjudication transfers to the purchaser all the rights and claims of the judgment debtor as completely as if the judgment debtor had sold the property.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2372 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2372. Sale subject to superior real charge or lease

The property is sold subject to any real charge or lease with which it is burdened, superior to any security interest, mortgage, lien, or privilege of the seizing creditor. Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2373 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2373. Distribution of proceeds of sale

After deducting the costs, the sheriff shall first pay the amount due the seizing creditor, then the inferior security interests, mortgages, liens, and privileges on the property sold, and shall pay to the debtor whatever surplus may remain. Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2374 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2374. Property subject to superior mortgage; payment of price

If there is a security interest, mortgage, lien, or privilege on the property superior to that of the seizing creditor, the purchaser shall pay to the sheriff only that portion of the sale price which exceeds the amount of the superior security interest, mortgage, lien, or privilege. Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2375 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2375. Purchaser's liability; property subject to inferior mortgages

The purchaser is liable for nothing beyond the purchase price. He shall pay the full purchase price to the sheriff, despite the existence of a mortgage, lien, or privilege on the property inferior to that of the seizing creditor.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2376 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2376. Release of inferior mortgages, liens, and privileges

  The sheriff shall give the purchaser a release from the security interest, mortgage, lien, or privilege of the seizing creditor, and from all inferior security interests, mortgages, liens, and privileges, and he shall direct the clerk of court or proper filing officer to cancel or partially release their inscriptions insofar as they affect the property sold.  Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2018, No. 452, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2377 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2377. Inferior mortgages; payment; reference to proceeds

The sheriff shall pay the inferior security interests, mortgages, liens, and privileges, after payment of the costs and the amount due the seizing creditor. When the sum remaining after payment of the costs and the amount due the seizing creditor is insufficient to pay such inferior claims in full, the sheriff may deposit the remainder with the court and proceed by contradictory motion against the inferior creditors to have their claims referred to the proceeds of the sale. Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2378 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2378. Enforcement of mortgage or privilege superior to that of seizing creditor

When the purchaser fails to pay a security interest or mortgage superior to the security interest, mortgage, lien, or privilege of the seizing creditor, the superior security interest or mortgage may be enforced under any of the applicable provisions of Articles 3721 through 3743, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Acts 1989, No. 137, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2379 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2379. Rights of buyer in case of eviction

The purchaser who has been evicted from property sold under a writ of fieri facias shall have his recourse for reimbursement against the judgment debtor and the seizing creditor. If judgment is obtained against both, the purchaser shall issue execution first against the judgment debtor, and if his judgment remains unsatisfied, he may issue execution against the seizing creditor. The purchaser's right of reimbursement against the seizing creditor shall be limited to the value received by the seizing creditor from the sheriff's sale conducted to sell the property under the writ of fieri facias. Acts 2012, No. 19, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2380 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2380. Loss of recourse when purchaser fails to give judgment debtor timely notice

The purchaser shall lose the right granted him by Article 2379 if a suit is filed to evict him and he neglects to notify the judgment debtor in time for him to defend the suit, and if the debtor could have successfully defended the suit.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2381 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2381. Action by seizing creditor who has been compelled to reimburse purchaser

The seizing creditor may recover from his judgment debtor whatever he has had to pay to the purchaser who has been evicted.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2411 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2411. Garnishee; effect of service; financial institutions

A. The judgment creditor, by petition and after the issuance of a writ of fieri facias, may cause a third person to be cited as a garnishee to declare under oath what property he has in his possession or under his control belonging to the judgment debtor and in what amount he is indebted to him, even though the debt may not be due. He may require the third person to answer categorically and under oath the interrogatories annexed to the petition within the delay provided by Article 2412. B.(1) The seizure shall take effect upon service of the petition, citation, interrogatories, and a notice of seizure, as required by Article 2412(A)(1). (2) For wage garnishments subject to the provisions of R.S. 13:3921 et seq., if the garnishee or judgment debtor files no opposition to the garnishment proceedings, and the garnishee answers the garnishment interrogatories affirmatively as to the employment of the judgment debtor by the garnishee, and the garnisher fails to obtain a garnishment judgment within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the answers to the interrogatories, all effects of the seizure by garnishment shall automatically cease upon the lapse of the one hundred eightieth day, and the garnisher shall be required to re-serve the garnishee pursuant to R.S. 13:3923 and 3924. C. Other than as provided in R.S. 13:3921 et seq. applicable to garnishments of wages, a garnishment shall not be continuing in nature and the garnishee need only respond as to property of the judgment debtor that the garnishee has in his possession or under his control at the time the garnishment interrogatories are served on him. D. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, when the garnishee is a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union, the garnishee may continue to pay checks and drafts drawn on the judgment debtor's deposit accounts maintained with the garnishee that are presented for payment in the ordinary course of business on the day garnishment interrogatories are served upon the garnishee or on the next business day thereafter, without incurring any liability or obligation in favor of the judgment creditor or any other third party. Acts 1989, No. 742, §1; Acts 1999, No. 887, §1; Acts 2004, No. 18, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2412 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2412. Method of service; delay for answering

A.(1) The sheriff shall serve upon the garnishee the citation and a copy of the petition and of the interrogatories, together with a notice that a seizure is thereby effected against any property of or indebtedness to the judgment debtor. (2) The judgment creditor shall send to the judgment debtor written notice of the filing of the garnishment petition by mail or electronic means. However, the notice provided to the judgment debtor shall have no effect on the validity of the seizure. B. Service of garnishment petitions against the wages, salaries, or commissions of employees employed within the executive branch of state government shall be made in the following manner: (1) For employees paid through the office of statewide uniform payroll of the division of administration, service shall be made on the said office. (2) For all other employees not covered by Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph, service shall be made only on the secretary of the department employing the debtor or on his designee. C. Service shall be made in the manner provided for service of citation, except that if the garnishee is an individual, service must be personal. If the garnishee has concealed or absented himself with the purpose of avoiding personal service, the court may order that service be made in any other manner provided by law. D. The garnishee shall file his sworn answers to the interrogatories within fifteen days from the date of service made pursuant to this Article. Acts 1999, No. 886, §1; Acts 2001, No. 250, §1; Acts 2004, No. 741, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2413 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2413. Effect of garnishee's failure to answer

A. If the garnishee fails to answer within the delay provided by Article 2412, the judgment creditor may proceed by contradictory motion against the garnishee for the amount of the unpaid judgment, with interest and costs. When the garnishee is a state agency or department within the executive branch of state government, the party designated for service of garnishment petitions in Article 2412(B) shall be notified of the intent to file such a motion by certified mail at least fifteen days prior to the filing of the motion. The failure of the garnishee to answer prior to the filing of such a contradictory motion is prima facie proof that he has property of or is indebted to the judgment debtor to the extent of the judgment, interest, and costs. B. Judgment shall be rendered against the garnishee on trial of the motion unless he proves that he had no property of and was not indebted to the judgment debtor. If on the trial of such motion, the garnishee proves the amount of such property or indebtedness, the judgment against the garnishee shall be limited to the delivery of the property or payment of the indebtedness, as provided in Article 2415. C. Regardless of the decision on the contradictory motion, the court shall render judgment against the garnishee for the costs and a reasonable attorney fee for the motion. Acts 1999, No. 886, §1; Acts 2001, No. 250, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2414 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2414. Notice of answer; traversing

The clerk shall cause written notice of the filing of the garnishee's answer to be served promptly upon the seizing creditor in the manner provided by Article 1314. Unless the creditor files a contradictory motion traversing the answer of the garnishee within fifteen days after service upon him of the notice of the filing of the garnishee's answer, any property of the judgment debtor in the possession of the garnishee and any indebtedness to the judgment debtor which the garnishee has not admitted holding or owing shall be released from seizure. A new seizure may be made of such property or indebtedness by filing a supplemental petition and serving additional interrogatories.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2415 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2415. Delivery of property or payment of indebtedness to sheriff

When the garnishee admits in his answer, or when on trial of a contradictory motion under Article 2413 or Article 2414 it is found that he has in his possession property belonging to the judgment debtor or is indebted to him, the court shall order the garnishee to deliver the property immediately to the sheriff or to pay him the indebtedness when due. Delivery or payment to the sheriff discharges the garnishee's obligation to the judgment debtor to the extent of the delivery or payment. This article does not apply to garnishment of wages, salaries, or commissions.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2416 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2416. Venue of garnishment proceedings

The venue of a garnishment proceeding under a writ of fieri facias is the parish where the garnishee may be sued under Article 42 only or Article 77. The venue of a garnishment proceeding under a writ of attachment or sequestration, in an action against a resident of the state, is any parish where the defendant may be sued. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 4, §1; Acts 1989, No. 117, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2417 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2417. Garnishment in court other than one which rendered judgment

The procedure in garnishment proceedings under the writ of fieri facias in a court other than that which rendered the judgment shall be the same as if the garnishment were in the court where the judgment was rendered, except:  (1) The judgment must be made executory in the court where the garnishment proceedings are filed, as provided in Article 2782; and  (2) The writ of fieri facias directed to the sheriff, constable, or marshal of the court where the garnishment proceedings are filed may be issued either by the court which rendered the judgment or by the court which made the judgment executory. Amended by Acts 1961, No. 23, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2451 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2451. Examination of judgment debtor and third parties; depositions

A. In aid of execution the judgment creditor may examine the judgment debtor, his books, papers, or documents, upon any matter relating to his property, either as provided in Articles 1421 through 1515 or as provided in Articles 2452 through 2456. B. In aid of execution of the judgment, the judgment creditor may also examine any person upon any matter relating to the judgment debtor's property, as provided in Articles 1421 through 1474. Acts 1990, No. 1000, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2452 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2452. Court where motion filed and examination conducted

A. Except as provided in Paragraph B, the written motion for the examination of a judgment debtor shall be filed, and the proceedings conducted, in the court which rendered the judgment. B. If the judgment debtor is an individual who is domiciled in the state but not in the parish where the judgment was rendered, or who has changed his domicile to another parish after the institution of the suit, the written motion for his examination shall be filed, and the examination conducted, in a court of competent jurisdiction in the parish of his then domicile or where the judgment was rendered or where the debt that has been reduced to judgment was incurred. If the judgment debtor is a nonresident, the petition for his examination shall be filed, and the examination conducted, in a court of competent jurisdiction in any parish where he may be found, or in the court which rendered the judgment. In any case mentioned in this Paragraph, a certified copy of the judgment shall be attached to the written motion for examination. Amended by Acts 1988, No. 37, §1, eff. June 10, 1988; Acts 2007, No. 433, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2453 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2453. Motion; order; service

On ex parte written motion of the judgment creditor, personally or through his attorney, the court shall order the judgment debtor to appear in court for examination at a time fixed by the court, not less than five days from the date of service of the motion and order on the judgment debtor or his counsel of record, and to produce any books, papers, and other documents relating to the judgment debtor's property described in the motion. Acts 2006, No. 12, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2454 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2454. Oath; testimony not used in criminal proceedings

The debtor shall be sworn to tell the truth in the same manner as a witness in a civil action. No testimony given by a debtor shall be used in any criminal proceeding against him, except for perjury committed at such examination.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2455 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2455. Costs

Court costs in connection with the examination shall be taxed against the judgment debtor, except that if the court determines that the creditor invoked the remedy needlessly, the court may tax the costs against the creditor.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2456 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2456. Contempt

If the motion and order have been served personally on the judgment debtor, as provided by law or if service is obtained pursuant to Article 1261, and the judgment debtor refuses to appear for the examination or to produce his books, papers, or other documents when ordered to do so, or if he refuses to answer any question held pertinent by the court, the judgment debtor may be punished for contempt. Amended by Acts 1988, No. 37, §1, eff. June 10, 1988.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2501. Judgment ordering delivery of possession; writ of possession

A party in whose favor a judgment of possession has been rendered may obtain from the clerk a writ of possession directing the sheriff to seize and deliver the property to him if it is movable property, or to compel the party in possession to vacate the property by use of force, if necessary, if it is immovable.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2502 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2502. Writ of distringas; contempt; damages

If a judgment orders the delivery of a thing and the sheriff cannot seize it because the defendant has concealed or removed it from the jurisdiction of the court, or when the judgment orders a defendant to do or refrain from doing an act other than the delivery of a thing, and he refuses or neglects to comply with the order, the party entitled to performance may obtain by contradictory motion the following remedies:  (1) A writ to distrain the property of the defendant;  (2) An order adjudging the disobedient party in contempt; or  (3) A judgment for any damages he may have sustained. He may likewise sue for damages in a separate action.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2503 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2503. Distringas, execution and revocation

In the execution of the writ of distringas, the sheriff shall seize the property of the defendant and retain it in his possession subject to the orders of the court. The court shall revoke the writ, and order the sheriff to release and return to the defendant all property seized thereunder, when the defendant proves that he has complied with the judgment sought to be enforced through the distringas, and has also satisfied any judgment for damages which the plaintiff may have obtained against him because of his noncompliance with the judgment first mentioned. Perishable property seized under a writ of distringas may be sold as provided in Article 2333. The proceeds of such a sale shall be held by the sheriff subject to the orders of the court.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2504 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2504. Specific performance; court directing performance by third party

If a judgment directs a party to perform a specific act, and he fails to comply within the time specified, the court may direct the act to be done by the sheriff or some other person appointed by the court, at the cost of the disobedient party, and with the same effect as if done by the party.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2541 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2541. Execution of foreign judgments

  A. A party seeking recognition or execution by a Louisiana court of a judgment or decree of a court of the United States or a territory thereof, or of any other state, or of any foreign country may bring an ordinary proceeding against the judgment debtor in the proper Louisiana court, to have the judgment or decree recognized and made the judgment of the Louisiana court.  B. A duly authenticated copy of the judgment or decree must be annexed to the petition.  C. A judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or any other court that is entitled to full faith and credit in this state may also be enforced pursuant to R.S. 13:4241.  Acts 1985, No. 464, §2; Acts 2016, No. 132, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2542 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2542. Grounds for recognition of foreign defamation judgments

A. For the purposes of this Section, "foreign defamation judgment" means a judgment or decree rendered in a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States which was founded on a cause of action arising from allegations of defamation, libel, or slander. B. A foreign defamation judgment is not conclusive if any of the following apply: (1) The judgment was rendered under a system which does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law. (2) The foreign court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant. (3) The foreign court did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter. C. A foreign defamation judgment need not be recognized if any of the following apply: (1) The defendant in the proceedings in the foreign court did not receive notice of the proceedings in sufficient time to enable him to provide a defense. (2) The judgment was obtained by fraud. (3) The cause of action or claim for relief on which the judgment is based is repugnant to the public policy of this state. (4) The judgment conflicts with another final and conclusive order. (5) The proceeding in the foreign court was contrary to an agreement between the parties under which the dispute in question was to be settled otherwise than by proceedings in that court. (6) In the case of jurisdiction based only on personal service, the foreign court was an inconvenient forum for the trial of the action. (7) The foreign jurisdiction where judgment was rendered would not give recognition to a similar judgment rendered in this state. (8) The court sitting in this state before which the matter is brought determines that the defamation law applied in the adjudication by the foreign court failed to provide at least as much protection for freedom of speech and press in that case as would be provided by the constitutions of this state and the United States. D. For the purposes of rendering declaratory relief with respect to the liability of a person for a foreign defamation judgment and determining whether the foreign defamation judgment should be deemed recognizable pursuant to this Section, the courts of this state shall have personal jurisdiction over any person who obtains a judgment in a defamation proceeding outside the United States against any of the following persons: (1) A resident of this state. (2) A person or entity amenable to the jurisdiction of this state. (3) A person who has assets in this state. (4) A person who may have to take action in this state to comply with the judgment. Acts 2010, No. 712, §1; Acts 2010, No. 878, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 2591 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 2591. Proceedings conducted with rapidity

Summary proceedings are those which are conducted with rapidity, within the delays allowed by the court, and without citation and the observance of all the formalities required in ordinary proceedings.