Louisiana § CC 1422 - Debts attributable to identifiable or encumbered property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1422 — Debts attributable to identifiable or encumbered property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1422. Debts attributable to identifiable or encumbered property
Estate debts that are attributable to identifiable property or to the production of its fruits or products are charged to that property and its fruits and products. Also, when the decedent has encumbered property to secure a debt, the debt is presumptively charged to that property and its fruits and products. The presumption may be rebutted, by a preponderance of the evidence that the secured debt is not attributable to the encumbered property.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1422
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1422 cover?
Section CC 1422 ("Debts attributable to identifiable or encumbered property") 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 1422?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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