Louisiana § CC 1509 - Insolvency of a donee
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1509 — Insolvency of a donee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1509. Insolvency of a donee
When a donee from whom recovery is due is insolvent, the forced heir may claim his legitime from the donee of the next preceding donation and so on to the donee of the most remote donation. A donee who pays the share of an insolvent donee is subrogated to the rights of the forced heir against the insolvent donee.
Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 77, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1509
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1509 cover?
Section CC 1509 ("Insolvency of a donee") 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 1509?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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