La. Civ. Code art. 3239
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 3239, 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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Right of pursuit after sale of ship.
Official statutory text
Creditors having privileges on ships or other vessels, may pursue the vessel in the possession of any person who has obtained it by virtue of a sale; in this case, however, a distinction must be made between a forced and a voluntary sale.
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