DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 348 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session DuBuisson
Abstract: Provides for the reading of the advertisement describing the property designated for
sheriff's sale.
Present law provides for the reading of advertisement and certificate of property being sold at
sheriff's sales.
Present law provides that a sheriff read aloud the advertisement describing the property at a sheriff's
sale.
Proposed law retains present law but provides that the sheriff shall read part of the advertisement in
such sufficiency as to reasonably provide notice to the public of the property being offered for sale.
Proposed law provides that the advertisement describing the property for sale shall include the lot
and subdivision or municipal number or by section, township, and range, including some identifying
mark, if appropriate, and a reference to the conveyance or mortgage recordation.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 2334(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Provide minimum requirements for property descriptions.