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La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801 (2026)

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CHAPTER 2. PRIVILEGES ON IMMOVABLES

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Cited in 266 cases (13 in the last 5 years), 1951–2025 · leading case: Burdette v. Drushell, 837 So. 2d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2002).
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Burdette v. Drushell, 837 So. 2d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 11× “R.S. 9:4801. La. R.S. 9:4811(D). The fact that a "costs plus" contract is involved does not relieve the general contractor from the obligation of filing the notice of contract; it is incumbent upon him to "reasonably estimate" the price of the work prior to beginning work if…”
Shaw Constructors, Cross-Appellee v. Icf Kaiser Engineers, Inc., Pcs Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., 395 F.3d 533 (5th Cir. 2004). · cites it 2× “R.S. § 9:4801, at seq. The subcontractor also brought suit against the general contractor, but these parties entered into a “Compromise Agreement,” described more fully herein, reserving the subcontractor's rights against the owner.”
Courshon v. Mauroner-craddock Inc., 219 So. 2d 258 (La. Ct. App. 1969). · cites it 14× “We arrive at our present decision principally because we find that we were mistaken in holding that the issues in this matter are controlled by the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:4801. For reasons hereinafter made manifest, we hold these causes fall within the ambit of LSA-R.”
Fruge v. Muffoletto, 137 So. 2d 336 (La. 1962). · cites it 6× “When repairs and improvements are made by a tenant upon leased premises, and the owner has given the tenant permission to make such improvements, is the contractor entitled under R.S. 9:4801 to a lien for the labor and materials used on the premises?” 2 *575 “2.”
PHAC Servs., Inc. v. Seaways Intern., Inc., 403 So. 2d 1199 (La. 1981). · cites it 5× “Three statutes are relied upon by plaintiffs: R.S. 9:4801 et seq. (Private Works Act); R.”
Pringle-Associated Mortg. Corp. v. Eanes, 226 So. 2d 502 (La. 1969). · cites it 7× “That statute, after providing that recorded vendors' privileges and mortgages which meet certain conditions are superior to the claims of every contractor and subcontractor, provides in Subpart (D): "The privilege given to the laborer * * * primes the rights of mortgagees and…”
Abbeville Lumber Co. v. Richard, 350 So. 2d 1292 (La. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 6× “As a result, the court finds that the work was done with the knowledge and consent of the owner so that LSA-R.S. 9:4801 applies and plaintiff is entitled to have its lien rights recognized against the property of Sidney Richard.”
Hibernia Nat. Bank v. Belleville, 815 So. 2d 301 (La. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 4× “R.S. 9:4801 et seq., and thus, its lien was invalid.”
E. Cornell Malone Corp. v. Sisters of the Holy Fam., 922 F. Supp. 2d 550 (E.D. La. 2013). · cites it 4× “Mary’s, secured by the privileges entered on the immovable property, under the provisions of La.Rev.Stat. § 9:4801, et seq. 16 Moreover, Malone alleges that St.”
Leija v. Gathright, 211 So. 3d 592 (La. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 3× “R.S. 9:4801, et seq., are to be strictly construed against lien claimants as 17they are in derogation of the common rights of owners.”
PHAC Servs., Inc. v. Seaways Intern., Inc., 393 So. 2d 117 (La. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 9× “Appellant, Pennzoil, filed exceptions of no cause and no right of action, and an exception of lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter, which latter exception was filed after the trial court ruled on the first two exceptions.”
Gauguin, Inc. v. Addison, 288 So. 2d 893 (La. Ct. App. 1973). · cites it 8× “R.S. 9:4801. In the alternative, relator asserts that said ljen was not timely filed.”
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— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(1) — 10 cases
Burdette v. Drushell, 837 So. 2d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2002). “R.S. 9:4801. La. R.S. 9:4811(D). The fact that a "costs plus" contract is involved does not relieve the general contractor from the obligation of filing the notice of contract; it is incumbent upon him to "reasonably estimate" the price of the work prior to beginning work if…”
Leija v. Gathright, 211 So. 3d 592 (La. Ct. App. 2016). “R.S. 9:4801, et seq., are to be strictly construed against lien claimants as 17they are in derogation of the common rights of owners.”
Tee It Up Golf, Inc. v. Bayou State Constr., L.L.C., 30 So. 3d 1159 (La. Ct. App. 2010).
Bank of Bernice v. D'Arbonne Lake Lodge, Inc., 541 So. 2d 354 (La. Ct. App. 1989).
Mid-South Env't Servs., Inc. v. Est. of San-Didge, 828 So. 2d 640 (La. Ct. App. 2002).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(2) — 4 cases
Burdette v. Drushell, 837 So. 2d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2002). “R.S. 9:4801. La. R.S. 9:4811(D). The fact that a "costs plus" contract is involved does not relieve the general contractor from the obligation of filing the notice of contract; it is incumbent upon him to "reasonably estimate" the price of the work prior to beginning work if…”
Tee It Up Golf, Inc. v. Bayou State Constr., L.L.C., 30 So. 3d 1159 (La. Ct. App. 2010).
Lake Forest, Inc. v. Cirlot Co., 466 So. 2d 61 (La. Ct. App. 1985).
Evangeline Brokerage Co. v. Lewis, 539 So. 2d 1311 (La. Ct. App. 1989).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(3) — 3 cases
Bear Indus., Inc. v. Hanover Ins. Co., 241 So. 3d 1159 (La. Ct. App. 2018).
EEJ Inc. v. H.G. Angle Co., 618 So. 2d 566 (La. Ct. App. 1993).
Evangeline Brokerage Co. v. Lewis, 539 So. 2d 1311 (La. Ct. App. 1989).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(4) — 1 case
Evangeline Brokerage Co. v. Lewis, 539 So. 2d 1311 (La. Ct. App. 1989).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(5) — 4 cases
Brownstein v. Rhomberg-Haglin & Assocs., Inc., 824 S.W.2d 13 (Mo. 1992).
GRW Engineers, Inc. v. Elam, 504 So. 2d 117 (La. Ct. App. 1987).
Perque Floor Covering v. L. Cambre Ent., 593 So. 2d 407 (La. Ct. App. 1991).
Evangeline Brokerage Co. v. Lewis, 539 So. 2d 1311 (La. Ct. App. 1989).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(A) — 2 cases
Arrow Constr. Co., Inc. v. Am. Emp. Ins. Co., 273 So. 2d 582 (La. Ct. App. 1973).
Monies Lumber Co. v. Vill. Du Lac, Inc., 399 So. 2d 747 (La. Ct. App. 1981).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(B) — 1 case
Louisiana Nat. Bank v. Triple R Contractors, Inc., 345 So. 2d 7 (La. 1977).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(C) — 5 cases
Courshon v. Mauroner-craddock Inc., 219 So. 2d 258 (La. Ct. App. 1969). “We arrive at our present decision principally because we find that we were mistaken in holding that the issues in this matter are controlled by the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:4801. For reasons hereinafter made manifest, we hold these causes fall within the ambit of LSA-R.”
Courshon v. Mauroner-Craddock, Inc., 219 So. 2d 254 (La. Ct. App. 1968).
Century Nat'l Bank v. Parent, 341 So. 2d 1371 (La. Ct. App. 1977).
Nat'l Bank of Com. v. S. Land Title Corp., 247 So. 2d 392 (La. 1971).
Courshon v. Til, 346 So. 2d 1108 (La. 1977).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(D) — 3 cases
Pringle-Associated Mortg. Corp. v. Eanes, 226 So. 2d 502 (La. 1969). “That statute, after providing that recorded vendors' privileges and mortgages which meet certain conditions are superior to the claims of every contractor and subcontractor, provides in Subpart (D): "The privilege given to the laborer * * * primes the rights of mortgagees and…”
City Bank & Trust Co. v. Caneco Const., Inc., 341 So. 2d 1331 (La. Ct. App. 1976).
Bayou Pierre Farms v. Bat Farms Partners, 693 So. 2d 1158 (La. 1997).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(a) — 1 case
Cent. LOUISIANA ELEC. v. Giant Enter., 371 So. 2d 641 (La. Ct. App. 1979).
— La. Rev. Stat. § 9:4801(b) — 1 case
Keller Supply, Inc. v. Howard, 414 So. 2d 878 (La. Ct. App. 1982).
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