§ 45:451 Duty to relieve obstruction to natural drainage
§ 45:452 Failure to relieve obstruction; landowner’s right to do necessary work; committee to determine what work necessary
§ 45:453 Account of work done; payment
§ 45:454 Action for cost of work; attorney’s fee; damages
§ 45:455 Railroad company’s failure to furnish representative as member of committee
§ 45:456 Violation of law; exceptions
§ 45:457 Railroad company required to provide drainage in municipalities and parishes
§ 45:458 Additional remedies

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 45 > Chapter 6 > Part IV - Drains

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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