La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3666
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3666, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Loss of right to bring possessory action by owner of mineral right
Official statutory text
If after the owner of a mineral right has ceased possessing it by use or exercise according to its nature there is adverse possession of the land including the mineral right, the adverse possessor becomes entitled to bring the possessory action when he has been in possession quietly and without interruption for more than one year after his possession began or was resumed.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 547, ยง2, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 547, ยง2, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
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