Louisiana § CC 1333 - Election to collate by taking less; failure to elect.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1333 — Election to collate by taking less; failure to elect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1333. Election to collate by taking less; failure to elect.
But if the donee declare that he will not return the immovable property which has been given him, but will take his share in the effects of the succession, after deducting the value of such immovable property, or if he permits the term, granted to him to make his decision, to expire, without deciding on the manner in which he will make his collation, he shall lose the right of returning this property in kind.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1333 cover?
Section CC 1333 ("Election to collate by taking less; failure to elect.") 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 1333?
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