2015 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 936 - Continuation of the possession of decedent

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Art. 936. Continuation of the possession of decedent

The possession of the decedent is transferred to his successors, whether testate or intestate, and if testate, whether particular, general, or universal legatees.

A universal successor continues the possession of the decedent with all its advantages and defects, and with no alteration in the nature of the possession.

A particular successor may commence a new possession for purposes of acquisitive prescription.

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.

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