Louisiana § CC 461 - Corporeals and incorporeals.

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 461 — Corporeals and incorporeals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 461. Corporeals and incorporeals.

Corporeals are things that have a body, whether animate or inanimate, and can be felt or touched.

Incorporeals are things that have no body, but are comprehended by the understanding, such as the rights of inheritance, servitudes, obligations, and right of intellectual property.

Acts 1978, No. 728, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 461

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 461 cover?

Section CC 461 ("Corporeals and incorporeals.") 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 461?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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