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2025 Louisiana Laws
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Art. 3186. Privilege, definition.
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CHAPTER 2--OF THE SEVERAL KINDS OF PRIVILEGES
Art. 3186. Privilege, definition.
Privilege is a right, which the nature of a debt gives to a creditor, and which entitles him to be preferred before other creditors, even those who have mortgages.
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