La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3361

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3361, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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After homologation of final tableau of distribution

Official statutory text

At any time after the homologation of the final tableau of distribution, an heir of an intestate succession may file a petition to be sent into possession alleging the facts showing that he is an heir. Upon the filing of such a petition, the court shall order the administrator to show cause why the petitioner should not be sent into possession.

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.

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