Louisiana § CC 489 - Apportionment of fruits.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 489 — Apportionment of fruits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 489. Apportionment of fruits.
In the absence of other provisions, one who is entitled to the fruits of a thing from a certain time or up to a certain time acquires the ownership of natural fruits gathered during the existence of his right, and a part of the civil fruits proportionate to the duration of his right.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 489
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 489 cover?
Section CC 489 ("Apportionment of fruits.") 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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