La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3195
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3195, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Contracts between succession representative and succession; exceptions
Official statutory text
The provisions of Article 3194 shall not apply when a testament provides otherwise or to a succession representative who is:
(1) The surviving spouse of the deceased;
(2) A partner of the deceased, with respect to the assets and business of the partnership;
(3) A co-owner with the deceased, with respect to the property owned in common;
(4) An heir or legatee of the deceased; or
(5) A mortgage creditor or holder of a vendor's privilege, with respect to property subject to the mortgage or privilege.
Amended by Acts 1961, No. 23, ยง1.
(1) The surviving spouse of the deceased;
(2) A partner of the deceased, with respect to the assets and business of the partnership;
(3) A co-owner with the deceased, with respect to the property owned in common;
(4) An heir or legatee of the deceased; or
(5) A mortgage creditor or holder of a vendor's privilege, with respect to property subject to the mortgage or privilege.
Amended by Acts 1961, No. 23, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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