2018 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 3496 - Action against attorney for return of papers

Universal Citation: LA Civ Code 3496 (2018)

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 suit or the termination of the attorney-client relationship.

Acts 1983, No. 173, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.

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