Louisiana § CC 3270 - Effect of priorities among privileges.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3270 — Effect of priorities among privileges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3270. Effect of priorities among privileges.
When the debts privileged on the movables and immovables can not be paid entirely, either because the movable effects are of small value, or subject to special privileges which claim a preference, or because the movables and immovables together do not suffice, the deficiency must not be borne proportionally among the debtors,* but the debts must be paid according to the order established above, and the loss must fall on those which are of inferior dignity.**
*Note error in English translation of French text; "debtors" should be "debts."
**English translation of French text incomplete; should include "and which cannot be discharged."
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3270
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3270 cover?
Section CC 3270 ("Effect of priorities among 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.
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