Louisiana § CC 582 - Abandonment of usufruct.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 582 — Abandonment of usufruct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 582. Abandonment of usufruct.
The usufructuary may release himself from the obligation to make repairs by abandoning the usufruct or, with the approval of the court, a portion thereof, even if the owner has instituted suit to compel him to make repairs or bear the expenses of them, and even if the usufructuary has been cast in judgment.
He may not release himself from the charges of the enjoyment during the period of his possession, nor from accountability for the damages that he, or persons for whom he is responsible, may have caused.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 582 cover?
Section CC 582 ("Abandonment of usufruct.") 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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