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Art. 885. Basis of partition in cases of representation

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LA Civ Code Art. 885 (2025)
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Art. 885. Basis of partition in cases of representation

In all cases in which representation is permitted, the partition is made by roots; if one root has produced several branches, the subdivision is also made by roots in each branch, and the members of the same branch take by heads.

Acts 1981, No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

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