Louisiana § CC 3421 - Possession

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3421 — Possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 3421. Possession

Possession is the detention or enjoyment of a corporeal thing, movable or immovable, that one holds or exercises by himself or by another who keeps or exercises it in his name.

The exercise of a real right, such as a servitude, with the intent to have it as one's own is quasi-possession.  The rules governing possession apply by analogy to the quasi-possession of incorporeals.

Acts 1982, No. 187, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3421

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3421 cover?

Section CC 3421 ("Possession") 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 3421?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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