Louisiana § CC 3436 - Violent, clandestine, discontinuous, and equivocal possession
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3436 — Violent, clandestine, discontinuous, and equivocal possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3436. Violent, clandestine, discontinuous, and equivocal possession
Possession is violent when it is acquired or maintained by violent acts. When the violence ceases, the possession ceases to be violent.
Possession is clandestine when it is not open or public, discontinuous when it is not exercised at regular intervals, and equivocal when there is ambiguity as to the intent of the possessor to own the thing.
Acts 1982, No. 187, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3436
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3436 cover?
Section CC 3436 ("Violent, clandestine, discontinuous, and equivocal 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.
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