Louisiana Civil Code 936 – Continuation of the possession of decedent
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Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 936
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
- Testate: To die leaving a will.
The possession of the decedent is transferred to his successors, whether testate or intestate, and if testate, whether particular, general, or universal legatees.
A universal successor continues the possession of the decedent with all its advantages and defects, and with no alteration in the nature of the possession.
A particular successor may commence a new possession for purposes of acquisitive prescription.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.