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La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881 (2026)

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§3881. General exemptions from seizure

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 143 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1961–2024 · leading case: In Re Brown, 189 B.R. 653 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1996).

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In Re Brown, 189 B.R. 653 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1996). · cites it 44× “R.S. 13:3881.” The Court took the matter under advisement for purposes of trying to figure out the answer and, if such could be accomplished, to so advise the parties to this proceeding and the other trustees within this district.”

In Re Black, 225 B.R. 610 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1998). · cites it 29× “00, as being exempt, pursuant to R.S. § 13:3881. J.D.’s timely filed a proof of claim asserting an unsecured claim in the amount of $12,628.”

Mexic v. Mexic, 808 So. 2d 685 (La. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 19× “R.S. 13:3881 and La. R.S. 20:33 as said statutes were worded on the date of seizure, December 11, 1998 and/or as said statutes were amended by virtue of Act 63 of 1999.”

In Re Ballard, 238 B.R. 610 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1999). · cites it 11× “” 80 On appeal the state circuit court characterizes the debtors’ contention to be “that said rental payment[s] constitute earnings which are 75% exempt from seizure pursuant to LSA-R.S. 13:3881.” 81 The court found “this argument to be without merit.”

In re Burns, 482 B.R. 164 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2012). · cites it 18× “R.S. § 13:3881. Trustee argues that the proceeds of the lawsuit are not wages, but simply the products of an incorporeal right not exempt under Louisiana law.”

In Re White, 352 B.R. 633 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2006). · cites it 4× “R.S. § 13:3881 and therefore is not a vehicle for personal use.”

In Re Romano, 350 B.R. 276 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2005). · cites it 6× “Both vehicles are claimed as exempt under the provisions of La.Rev.Stat. § 13:3881(A)(2), which exempts property necessary to the trade, calling or professions of the debtor.”

Aetna Fin. Co. v. Antoine, 343 So. 2d 1195 (La. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 7× “The Antoines seek to arrest the sale of seized pieces of household furnishings which are exempt under LSA-R.S. 13:3881. [1] The debtors contend that the statutory exemption covering the seized household property [2] has not been waived by the granting of the chattel mortgage.”

Matter of Mmahat, 110 B.R. 236 (Bankr. E.D. La. 1990). · cites it 13× “R.S. 13:3881 by claiming as exempt the contents of several living rooms and more bedrooms than necessary for use by family members.”

Welltech, Inc. v. Abadie, 683 So. 2d 809 (La. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 8× “R.S. 13:3881(D). [1] *810 The facts of this case are as follows: WellTech, Inc.”

WT Grant Co. v. Mitchell, 269 So. 2d 186 (La. 1972). · cites it 12× “R.S. 13:3881. [1] This enactment is found within Title 13 ("Courts and Judicial Procedures") of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.”

In re Everett, 520 B.R. 498 (E.D. La. 2014). · cites it 11× “La.Rev.Stat. § 13:3881 (D)(2)-(3). . See In re Taylor, No.”

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— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(0) — 1 case

Southard v. Belnue, Inc., 618 So. 2d 27 (La. Ct. App. 1993).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(1) — 3 cases

Am. Fin. Corp. of Coushatta, Inc. v. Small, 250 So. 2d 768 (La. Ct. App. 1971).

Excel Baronne Disc., Inc. v. Montana, 279 So. 2d 229 (La. Ct. App. 1973).

Natchitoches Collections, Inc. v. Gorum, 274 So. 2d 449 (La. Ct. App. 1973).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(2) — 8 cases

In the Matter of Robert Henry Allen, Jr., & Mary Lou Allen, Debtors. Robert Henry Allen, Jr., & Mary Lou Allen v. Hale Cnty. State Bank, 725 F.2d 290 (5th Cir. 1984).

In Re Evans, 25 B.R. 105 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1982).

In Re Babcock, 9 B.R. 475 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1981).

WT Grant Co. v. Mitchell, 269 So. 2d 186 (La. 1972). “R.S. 13:3881. [1] This enactment is found within Title 13 ("Courts and Judicial Procedures") of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.”

Cox v. Smith, 275 So. 2d 459 (La. Ct. App. 1973).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(4) — 2 cases

In Re Brown, 189 B.R. 653 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1996). “R.S. 13:3881.” The Court took the matter under advisement for purposes of trying to figure out the answer and, if such could be accomplished, to so advise the parties to this proceeding and the other trustees within this district.”

Ideal Loan of New Orleans, Inc. v. Johnson, 218 So. 2d 634 (La. Ct. App. 1969).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A) — 6 cases

In Re Ballard, 238 B.R. 610 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1999). “” 80 On appeal the state circuit court characterizes the debtors’ contention to be “that said rental payment[s] constitute earnings which are 75% exempt from seizure pursuant to LSA-R.S. 13:3881.” 81 The court found “this argument to be without merit.”

In Re Hendrick, 45 B.R. 965 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1985).

McClanahan v. Kimball (In Re Kimball), 2 B.R. 560 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1980).

Chashoudian v. Pate, 17 So. 3d 49 (La. Ct. App. 2009).

In Re Manso, 348 B.R. 74 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2005).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(1) — 2 cases

Employers Mut. Cas. Co. v. Joseph T. Lofton & Natasha Starks Reversed; Reversed; Vacated; Remanded. Marcotte, J., concurs with reasons set forth by J. Ellender. (La. Ct. App. 2024).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(2) — 12 cases

In Re Romano, 350 B.R. 276 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2005). “Both vehicles are claimed as exempt under the provisions of La.Rev.Stat. § 13:3881(A)(2), which exempts property necessary to the trade, calling or professions of the debtor.”

Lightfoot v. Landry (In Re Landry), 350 B.R. 51 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2006).

In Re Racca, 40 B.R. 622 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1984).

Matter of Mmahat, 110 B.R. 236 (Bankr. E.D. La. 1990). “R.S. 13:3881 by claiming as exempt the contents of several living rooms and more bedrooms than necessary for use by family members.”

In Re Baker, 71 B.R. 312 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1987).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(2)(a) — 5 cases

In Re Zimmel, 185 B.R. 786 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1995).

In Re Ehlen, 202 B.R. 742 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. 1996).

In Re Vicknair, 315 B.R. 822 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2004).

In Re Savoie, 351 B.R. 392 (Bankr. W.D. La. 2006).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(2)(d) — 5 cases

In Re Black, 225 B.R. 610 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1998). “00, as being exempt, pursuant to R.S. § 13:3881. J.D.’s timely filed a proof of claim asserting an unsecured claim in the amount of $12,628.”

In Re Manso, 348 B.R. 74 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2005).

In Re Savoie, 351 B.R. 392 (Bankr. W.D. La. 2006).

Wilson v. Bryan, 734 So. 2d 1214 (La. 1999).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(4)(a) — 3 cases

Matter of Mmahat, 110 B.R. 236 (Bankr. E.D. La. 1990). “R.S. 13:3881 by claiming as exempt the contents of several living rooms and more bedrooms than necessary for use by family members.”

In Re Baker, 71 B.R. 312 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1987).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(4)(c) — 1 case

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(4)(e) — 3 cases

In the Matter Of: Horace E. Wilson Alyne Dale Wilson, Debtors. Horace E. Wilson Alyne Dale Wilson v. Brent Bryan Jennifer Bryan Barber, 162 F.3d 378 (5th Cir. 1998).

Wilson v. Bryan, 734 So. 2d 1214 (La. 1999).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(4)(f) — 1 case

Chashoudian v. Pate, 17 So. 3d 49 (La. Ct. App. 2009).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(5) — 1 case

In Re Robinson, 352 B.R. 436 (Bankr. W.D. La. 2006).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(6) — 2 cases

Williamson v. Murray (In re Murray), 506 B.R. 129 (10th Cir. BAP 2014).

Bianca Ann Medina (Bankr. D.N.M. 2022).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(7) — 2 cases

In re Gilica, 530 B.R. 429 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 2015).

Sikes v. Samuel, 559 B.R. 135 (W.D. La. 2016).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(8) — 1 case

In re Gilica, 530 B.R. 429 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 2015).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(l)(a) — 2 cases

In re Burns, 482 B.R. 164 (Bankr. E.D. La. 2012). “R.S. § 13:3881. Trustee argues that the proceeds of the lawsuit are not wages, but simply the products of an incorporeal right not exempt under Louisiana law.”

De La Vergne v. De La Vergne, 662 So. 2d 32 (La. Ct. App. 1995).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(A)(l)(b) — 1 case

De La Vergne v. De La Vergne, 662 So. 2d 32 (La. Ct. App. 1995).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(B) — 7 cases

In the Matter of James A. Maddox, Debtors. Tower Loan of Mississippi, Inc. v. James A. Maddox, Jr., & Harold J. Barkley, Jr., Tr., 15 F.3d 1347 (5th Cir. 1994).

In Re Hendrick, 45 B.R. 965 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1985).

Bankr. L. Rep. P 76,927, 10 tex.bankr.ct.rep. 199 in the Matter of Ronald Wischan, Debtor. Ronald Wischan v. David v. Adler, in the Matter of Philip De Nicola, Debtor. Philip De Nicola v. David v. Adler, 77 F.3d 875 (5th Cir. 1996).

Trowbridge v. Fascio, 718 So. 2d 1025 (La. Ct. App. 1998).

Wischan v. Adler (In re Wischan), 77 F.3d 875 (5th Cir. 1996).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(B)(1) — 11 cases

Matter of Young, 64 B.R. 611 (E.D. La. 1986).

Martin Sheehan v. Keith Ash, 889 F.3d 171 (4th Cir. 2018).

In Re Black, 225 B.R. 610 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1998). “00, as being exempt, pursuant to R.S. § 13:3881. J.D.’s timely filed a proof of claim asserting an unsecured claim in the amount of $12,628.”

In Re McCollum, 363 B.R. 789 (E.D. La. 2007).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(D) — 14 cases

Welltech, Inc. v. Abadie, 683 So. 2d 809 (La. Ct. App. 1996). “R.S. 13:3881(D). [1] *810 The facts of this case are as follows: WellTech, Inc.”

Loftice v. Loftice, 985 So. 2d 204 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

In re Everett, 520 B.R. 498 (E.D. La. 2014). “La.Rev.Stat. § 13:3881 (D)(2)-(3). . See In re Taylor, No.”

Mexic v. Mexic, 808 So. 2d 685 (La. Ct. App. 2001). “R.S. 13:3881 and La. R.S. 20:33 as said statutes were worded on the date of seizure, December 11, 1998 and/or as said statutes were amended by virtue of Act 63 of 1999.”

In Re Orso, 219 B.R. 402 (Bankr. M.D. La. 1998).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(D)(1) — 13 cases

In Re: Orso, 283 F.3d 686 (5th Cir. 2000).

Cashio v. Tollin, 686 So. 2d 1066 (La. Ct. App. 1996).

Canfield v. Orso, 214 F.3d 637 (5th Cir. 2000).

WellTech, Inc. v. Abadie, 666 So. 2d 1237 (La. Ct. App. 1996).

Loftice v. Loftice, 985 So. 2d 204 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(D)(2) — 1 case

In Re Clement, 327 B.R. 249 (Bankr. M.D. La. 2005).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(D)(3) — 2 cases

In Re Clement, 327 B.R. 249 (Bankr. M.D. La. 2005).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(a)(2) — 1 case

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(d)(1) — 1 case

Cashio v. Tollin, 712 So. 2d 254 (La. Ct. App. 1998).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:3881(l)(a) — 1 case

Sinclair v. Hodge, 417 F.3d 527 (5th Cir. 2005).

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