Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3495 (2026)

Commencement and accrual of prescription

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Art. 3495.  Commencement and accrual of prescription

This prescription commences to run from the day payment is exigible.  It accrues as to past due payments even if there is a continuation of labor, supplies, or other services.

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