Louisiana § CC 3262 - Privilege for expenses of preservation and other privileges.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3262 — Privilege for expenses of preservation and other privileges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3262. Privilege for expenses of preservation and other privileges.
The privilege of him who has taken care of the property of another, has a preference over that property, for the necessary expenses which he incurred, above all the other claims for expenses, even funeral charges; his privilege yields only to that for the charges on the sale of the thing preserved.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3262
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3262 cover?
Section CC 3262 ("Privilege for expenses of preservation and other privileges.") 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 3262?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 3262 apply to my situation?
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