La. Civ. Code art. 3496

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session, Acts 3, and 6-86
Section 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.

La. C.C. § 3496

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