Louisiana § RS 38:395 - Divesting of title
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:395 — Divesting of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:395. Divesting of title
The plaintiff shall not be divested by court order of any title acquired under these provisions except where such court finds that the property was not expropriated for a public purpose. In the event of such findings, the court shall enter such judgment as is necessary to compensate the defendant for the period during which the property was in the possession of the plaintiff and to recover for the plaintiff any award paid.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:395
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:395 cover?
Section RS 38:395 ("Divesting of title") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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