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Art. 871. Meaning of succession
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TITLE I--OF SUCCESSIONS
CHAPTER 1--OF THE DIFFERENT SORTS OF
SUCCESSIONS AND SUCCESSORS
Art. 871. Meaning of succession
Succession is the transmission of the estate of the deceased to his successors. The successors thus have the right to take possession of the estate of the deceased after complying with applicable provisions of law.
Acts 1981 No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
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