Louisiana § CC 1740 - Division following substitution of common descendants
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§ CC 1740. Division following substitution of common descendants
If the common descendants of the spouses find themselves substituted to both or one of the spouses, the property to which the common descendants are entitled shall be divided among them in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title I of Book III.
Acts 2004, No. 619, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1740 cover?
Section CC 1740 ("Division following substitution of common descendants") 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.
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