Louisiana § CC 1263 - Destruction of immovable after election to collate by taking less.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1263 — Destruction of immovable after election to collate by taking less., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1263. Destruction of immovable after election to collate by taking less.
But if the immovable property is destroyed after the donee has declared that he wishes to collate by taking less, the loss is his, and he is bound to take less from the succession, in the same manner as if the property had not been destroyed.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1263
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1263 cover?
Section CC 1263 ("Destruction of immovable after election to collate by taking less.") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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