Louisiana § CC 2338 - Community property.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2338 — Community property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2338. Community property.
The community property comprises: property acquired during the existence of the legal regime through the effort, skill, or industry of either spouse; property acquired with community things or with community and separate things, unless classified as separate property under Article 2341; property donated to the spouses jointly; natural and civil fruits of community property; damages awarded for loss or injury to a thing belonging to the community; and all other property not classified by law as separate property.
Acts 1979, No. 709, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2338
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2338 cover?
Section CC 2338 ("Community 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 2338?
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