Louisiana § CC 494 - Constructions by landowner with materials of another.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 494 — Constructions by landowner with materials of another., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 494. Constructions by landowner with materials of another.
When the owner of an immovable makes on it constructions, plantings, or works with materials of another, he may retain them, regardless of his good or bad faith, on reimbursing the owner of the materials their current value and repairing the injury that he may have caused to him.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 494
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 494 cover?
Section CC 494 ("Constructions by landowner with materials of another.") 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 494?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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