Louisiana § CC 700 - Servitude of support.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 700 — Servitude of support., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 700. Servitude of support.
The servitude of support is the right by which buildings or other constructions of the dominant estate are permitted to rest on a wall of the servient estate.
Unless the title provides otherwise, the owner of the servient estate is bound to keep the wall fit for the exercise of the servitude, but he may be relieved of this charge by abandoning the wall.
Acts 1977, No. 514, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 700
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 700 cover?
Section CC 700 ("Servitude of support.") 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 700?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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