US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Louisiana Laws » Civil Code » SECTION 2. THREE YEAR PRESCRIPTION

Art. 3494. Actions subject to a three-year prescription

SECTION 2. THREE YEAR PRESCRIPTION Art. 3494. Actions subject to a three-year prescription The following actions are subject to a liberative prescription of three years: (1) An action for the recovery of compensation for services rendered, including payment of salaries, wages, commissions, professional fees, fees and emoluments of public officials, freight, passage, money, lodging, and […]

Art. 3495. Commencement and accrual of prescription

Art. 3495. Commencement and accrual of prescription This prescription commences to run from the day payment is exigible. It accrues as to past due payments even if there is a continuation of labor, supplies, or other services. Acts 1983, No. 173, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.

Art. 3496. Action against attorney for return of papers

Art. 3496. Action against attorney for return of papers An action by a client against an attorney for the return of papers delivered to him for purposes of a law suit is subject to a liberative prescription of three years. This prescription commences to run from the rendition of a final judgment in the law […]

Art. 3496.1. Action against a person for abuse of a minor

Art. 3496.1. Action against a person for abuse of a minor An action against a person for abuse of a minor is subject to a liberative prescriptive period of three years. This prescription commences to run from the day the minor attains majority, and this prescription, for all purposes, shall be suspended until the minor […]

Art. 3496.2. Action against a person for sexual assault

Art. 3496.2. Action against a person for sexual assault A delictual action against a person for any act of sexual assault, as defined in R.S. 46:2184, is subject to a liberative prescription of three years. This prescription commences to run from the day the injury or damage is sustained or the day the victim is […]