Louisiana § CC 1388 - Amount of indemnity.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1388 — Amount of indemnity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1388. Amount of indemnity.
But the indemnity is only for the sum for which the object has been given by the partition to the heir who has suffered the eviction, and for the proportion which each of the heirs is bound to contribute, the amount of his own portion being extinguished by confusion; and the heir in this case has no right to claim remuneration from his coheirs for any damages which he may have suffered by the eviction.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1388
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1388 cover?
Section CC 1388 ("Amount of indemnity.") 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 1388?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1388" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1388 apply to my situation?
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