Escrow & Title
In Louisiana, a 'sheriff's deed' is issued when property is sold:
AVoluntarily by the owner through a FSBO transaction
BThrough a court-ordered judicial sale, such as foreclosure or partition by licitation✓ Correct
CTo a government entity through eminent domain
DAt a parish tax adjudication
Explanation
A sheriff's deed is issued to the purchaser of property sold at a court-ordered judicial sale — such as mortgage foreclosure (executory or ordinary process) or partition by licitation. The sheriff conducts the sale under court authority and issues the deed to the successful bidder.
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