DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 328 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Coussan
Abstract: Provides that the losing party must pay for attorney fees and costs in actions related to
the acknowledgment of extinction of rights.
Present law allows for the recovery of attorney fees and costs in an action regarding the
acknowledgment of extinction of rights involving immovable property from the person who
demanded or refused delivery of the acknowledgment.
Proposed law amends present law to provide that the losing party of a suit under present law must
pay for attorney fees and costs incurred by the prevailing party.
(Amends R.S. 9:5176(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Provide that the court may order attorney fees and costs to be paid by the losing party.