La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2826
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2826, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Definition of certain terms used in Book VI
Official statutory text
Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in the Articles of this Book:
(1) "Residuary legatee" includes a recipient of a universal legacy or a general legacy, and also includes a residuary heir.
(2) "Residuary heir" is a successor who inherits the residue of a testamentary succession in default of a valid disposition thereof by the testator.
(3) "Succession representative" includes an administrator, provisional administrator, administrator of a vacant succession, executor, and dative testamentary executor.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, ยง3, eff. July 1, 1999.
(1) "Residuary legatee" includes a recipient of a universal legacy or a general legacy, and also includes a residuary heir.
(2) "Residuary heir" is a successor who inherits the residue of a testamentary succession in default of a valid disposition thereof by the testator.
(3) "Succession representative" includes an administrator, provisional administrator, administrator of a vacant succession, executor, and dative testamentary executor.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, ยง3, eff. July 1, 1999.
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