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What was a unique characteristic of the French colony of Louisiana?
One unique characteristic of the French colony of Louisiana is that it was named after King Louis. Hence the name LOUISiana. The first Louisiana legal code was written in French. It is the only state that based its laws on French and Spanish legal codes. All other states are based on the common law and thus the law in Louisiana is vastly different than the law in all the other states in the US.
Why doesn't Louisiana use the English common law?
The French were the original European colonizers of Louisiana from the early 18th century until most of Louisiana was bought by the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Louisiana's laws, originally based on the French 'Code Napoléon', are gradually being changed to conform with the legal systems of other states.
What American law schools teach civil law system rather than common law?
LSU Tulane and other Louisiana law schools
Why did Louisiana not adopt all articles of the UCC?
Louisiana did not adopt Article 2 of the UCC because Louisiana is a Civil Law Jurisdiction and already had their own different sales regime prior to the UCC.
Is there a lemon law in Louisiana?
of course there is a lemon law in Louisiana. all sates have one! wow you must be a retard
What was a unique characteristic of the French colony of Louisiana?
One unique characteristic of the French colony of Louisiana is that it was named after King Louis. Hence the name LOUISiana. The first Louisiana legal code was written in French. It is the only state that based its laws on French and Spanish legal codes. All other states are based on the common law and thus the law in Louisiana is vastly different than the law in all the other states in the US.
Which state stands alone?
Louisiana is the only state that uses civil law. Other states use common law.
What states have reciprocity agreements for law practice with Louisiana lawyers?
None.
Why doesn't Louisiana use the English common law?
The French were the original European colonizers of Louisiana from the early 18th century until most of Louisiana was bought by the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Louisiana's laws, originally based on the French 'Code Napoléon', are gradually being changed to conform with the legal systems of other states.
What are the high points of the car lemon law in Louisiana?
The car lemon law in Louisiana is a great law to protect consumers from bad car purchases. There are similar laws in many states.
Is Virginia a commonlaw state?
All of the States except for Louisiana are Common Law Jurisdictions.
Which of the states uses the Napoleonic code rather than the English common law as the basis of its civil law?
Louisiana is the only state to use the Napoleonic code instead of common law. They do use the common law for criminal matters.
What are two ways the french revolution affected Louisiana?
It uses Napoleonic Law and was sold to the United States.
What American law schools teach civil law system rather than common law?
LSU Tulane and other Louisiana law schools
What states have reciprocity to practice law with Nebraska?
Nebraska will accept admitted lawyers through its waive in procedure from just about every other state. I believe Idaho, Utah, and Louisiana are the exceptions.
Why did Louisiana not adopt all articles of the UCC?
Louisiana did not adopt Article 2 of the UCC because Louisiana is a Civil Law Jurisdiction and already had their own different sales regime prior to the UCC.
Does Louisiana recognize common-law marriage?
No. Louisiana does not recognize common law marriage.
