La. Civ. Code art. 531

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 531 - Proof of ownership of immovable

One claiming the ownership of an immovable against another who has been in possession of the immovable for one year after having commenced possession in good faith and with just title or who has been in possession of the immovable for ten years shall prove that he has acquired ownership from a previous owner or by acquisitive prescription. In all other cases, he need only prove a better title.

La. C.C. § 531

Acts 1979, No. 180, §1; Acts 2023, No. 421, §1.
Amended by Acts 2023, No. 421,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.