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Louisiana Attorney General Reports

Decided June 24, 2009Published

1Opinion of the Court

Dear Senator Dupre:

You have requested an opinion of the Attorney General on the Louisiana constitutional and statutory provisions pertaining to parish boundaries and potential fixing and changing of these parish boundaries in general, with specific consideration for the boundaries of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. You have submitted a list of enumerated questions outlining your inquiries with regard to specific laws and provisions. Each of your questions are addressed below.

1. Does La.Const. Art. VI § 1 (1974), set forth the exclusive procedure for fixing or changing parish boundaries in…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. United States v. Sheffield Bd. of Comm'rsSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
  2. Polk v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1993
  3. City of Pleasant Grove v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
  4. MacOn v. CostaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1983
  5. Sandoz v. SandersSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1910

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