Louisiana § CC 508 - Things principal and accessory
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 508 — Things principal and accessory, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 508. Things principal and accessory
Things are divided into principal and accessory. For purposes of accession as between movables, an accessory is a corporeal movable that serves the use, ornament, or complement of the principal thing.
In the case of a principal thing consisting of a movable construction permanently attached to the ground, its accessories include things that would constitute its component parts under Article 466 if the construction were immovable.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1; Acts 2008, No. 632, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 508
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 508 cover?
Section CC 508 ("Things principal and accessory") 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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