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Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Tit. II, Art. 2635. Authentic evidence submitted with petition

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. In order for a plaintiff to prove his right to use executory process to enforce the mortgage, security agreement, or privilege, it is necessary only for the plaintiff to submit with his petition authentic evidence of:

(1) The note, bond, or other instrument evidencing the obligation secured by the mortgage, security agreement, or privilege.

(2) The authentic act of mortgage or privilege on immovable property importing a confession of judgment.

(3) The act of mortgage or privilege on movable property importing a confession of judgment whether by authentic act or by private signature duly acknowledged.

B. This requirement of authentic evidence is necessary only in those cases, and to the extent, provided by law. A variance between the recitals of the note and of the mortgage or security agreement regarding the obligation to pay attorney's fees shall not preclude the use of executory process.

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