Louisiana § CC 543 - Partition of the property in kind or by licitation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 543 — Partition of the property in kind or by licitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 543. Partition of the property in kind or by licitation
When property is held in indivision, a person having a share in full ownership may demand partition of the property in kind or by licitation, even though there may be other shares in naked ownership and usufruct.
A person having a share in naked ownership only or in usufruct only does not have this right, unless a naked owner of an undivided share and a usufructuary of that share jointly demand partition in kind or by licitation, in which event their combined shares shall be deemed to constitute a share in full ownership.
Acts 1983, No. 535, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 543
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 543 cover?
Section CC 543 ("Partition of the property in kind or by licitation") 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 543?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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