Louisiana § CC 598 - Duty to give information to owner.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 598 — Duty to give information to owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 598. Duty to give information to owner.
If, during the existence of the usufruct, a third person encroaches on the immovable property or violates in any other way the rights of the naked owner, the usufructuary must inform the naked owner. When he fails to do so, he shall be answerable for the damages that the naked owner may suffer.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 598 cover?
Section CC 598 ("Duty to give information to owner.") 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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