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urn: urn:us-la:rs:13:3424
citation: "R.S. 13:3424"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 13 › Chapter 13 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1990, number: 989, section: 4, effective_date: 1991-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Costs

In a proceeding to appoint a curator for an absent person conducted ex parte, the court costs are to be paid from the estate of the absent person. In all contradictory proceedings conducted pursuant to the filing of an opposition to the appointment, the court costs are to be paid by the party cast, unless the court directs otherwise.