Louisiana § CC 502 - Sudden action of waters.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 502 — Sudden action of waters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 502. Sudden action of waters.
If a sudden action of the waters of a river or stream carries away an identifiable piece of ground and unites it with other lands on the same or on the opposite bank, the ownership of the piece of ground so carried away is not lost. The owner may claim it within a year, or even later, if the owner of the bank with which it is united has not taken possession.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 502 cover?
Section CC 502 ("Sudden action of waters.") 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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