Louisiana § CC 797 - Ownership in indivision; definition
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§ CC 797. Ownership in indivision; definition
Ownership of the same thing by two or more persons is ownership in indivision. In the absence of other provisions of law or juridical act, the shares of all co-owners are presumed to be equal.
Acts 1990, No. 990, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 797 cover?
Section CC 797 ("Ownership in indivision; definition") 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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