Louisiana § CC 586 - Liability for debts; usufruct inter vivos
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 586 — Liability for debts; usufruct inter vivos, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 586. Liability for debts; usufruct inter vivos
When the usufruct is established inter vivos, the usufructuary is not liable for debts of the grantor, but if the debt is secured by an encumbrance of the thing subject to the usufruct, the thing may be sold for the payment of the debt.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1; Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 586
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 586 cover?
Section CC 586 ("Liability for debts; usufruct inter vivos") 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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