Louisiana § CC 1274 - Failure of coheirs to make timely election.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1274 — Failure of coheirs to make timely election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1274. Failure of coheirs to make timely election.
If the coheirs to whom the collation is made by taking less, wish that the effects of the succession be sold, in order that they may be paid what is due them, they are bound to decide thereon in three days from their being notified of the motion of the donee to that effect, before the judge of the partition, otherwise they shall be deprived of this right, and shall be considered as having consented to receive payment of the collation due them in effects and property of the succession, or otherwise from the hands of the donee.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1274
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1274 cover?
Section CC 1274 ("Failure of coheirs to make timely election.") 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 1274?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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