2013 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
RS 13:3231 - Venue in suits against public carriers


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PART II. VENUE

§3231. Venue in suits against public carriers

Steamboats, railroads and other public carriers doing business in the State of Louisiana may be sued either in the courts at the point of delivery, or in the courts at the point of shipment, or in the courts at the domicile of such steamboat or other public carrier at the option of the party bringing suit for recovery of all freight they may fail, refuse or neglect to deliver, or for all damages arising from such failure, refusal or neglect, or for all damages done to freight while in transit.

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