Louisiana § CC 2456 - Transfer of ownership
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2456 — Transfer of ownership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2456. Transfer of ownership
Ownership is transferred between the parties as soon as there is agreement on the thing and the price is fixed, even though the thing sold is not yet delivered nor the price paid.
Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2456
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2456 cover?
Section CC 2456 ("Transfer of ownership") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 2456?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2456" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 2456 apply to my situation?
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