Louisiana Civil Code 3497 – Actions subject to a five year prescription
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Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 3497
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
The following actions are subject to a liberative prescription of five years:
An action for annulment of a testament;
An action for the reduction of an excessive donation;
An action for the rescission of a partition and warranty of portions; and
An action for damages for the harvesting of timber without the consent of the owner.
This prescription is suspended in favor of minors, during minority.
Acts 1983, No. 173, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984; Acts 2009, No. 107, §1.