In Louisiana, “exemplary damages” is the term used instead of punitive damages, and it describes damages that are intended to punish past conduct and deter future conduct. Historically, Louisiana has allowed exemplary damages only sparingly and then only by statute. Act No. 411 provides, “The...
In a historical circuit split, one Louisiana circuit held that the treble damage statute did apply to timber-pirating co-owners, while another Louisiana circuit held that it did not. The author of this case note argues that when the Louisiana Supreme Court addressed the circuit split in ...
Statute of Limitations in Louisiana If a person is injured due to someone’s negligence, they have a limited time to file a lawsuit. In Louisiana, this time is two years, as of July 1, 2024. While two years is a long time, delaying legal action could cause issues when trying to recov...
Statute of limitationsAn action shall not be brought under R.S. 9:3573.10 or 3573.11 after four years after the date of the execution of the contract for services to which the action relates.§ 3573.13. Criminal penaltyA. A person who willfully violates any provision of this Part is guilty...