# La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3651: Petitory action

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## Section

- **Citation:** La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3651
- **Heading:** Petitory action
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code code-of-civil-procedure / Article 3651

## Text

The petitory action is one brought by a person who claims the ownership of, but who does not have the right to possess, immovable property or a real right therein, against another who is in possession or who claims the ownership thereof adversely, to obtain judgment recognizing the plaintiff's ownership.

Amended by Acts 1981, No. 256, §1; Acts 2023, No. 421, §2.

## Nearby sections

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