La. Civ. Code art. 1395
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 1395, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.
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Tacit mortgage abolished.
Official statutory text
The tacit mortgage which resulted from the partition for the execution of all the obligations contained therein, * no longer exists; but the heirs may stipulate a special mortgage.**
* English translation of French text incomplete; should include "or flowing therefrom."
** Note error in English translation of French text; "a special mortgage" should be "an express mortgage, if they see fit."
* English translation of French text incomplete; should include "or flowing therefrom."
** Note error in English translation of French text; "a special mortgage" should be "an express mortgage, if they see fit."
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