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Custom As A Source Of Law In Louisiana, Gail S. Stephenson Jun 2019

Custom As A Source Of Law In Louisiana, Gail S. Stephenson

Louisiana Law Review

The article discusses the Louisiana Civil Code to examine the intent of the state legislature when it established custom as a main source of law in the 1987 amendment, as well as the historical basis of consuetudinary law and the relationship of custom and jurisprudence.


Real Rights Of Noncompetition: Louisiana Public Policy And The Civil Tradition, Alex Hotard May 2017

Real Rights Of Noncompetition: Louisiana Public Policy And The Civil Tradition, Alex Hotard

Louisiana Law Review

The article focuses on the enforceability of real rights of noncompetition in Louisiana, and discusses background of Louisiana real rights and personal obligations; role of Louisiana courts in embracing certain real rights of noncompetition; and its impact on public policy.


The Birth Of A Real Right: An Overview And Analysis Of The Recent Revision Of Book Iii, Title X Of The Civil Code, Bradley Schwab May 2013

The Birth Of A Real Right: An Overview And Analysis Of The Recent Revision Of Book Iii, Title X Of The Civil Code, Bradley Schwab

Louisiana Law Review

The article examines the revised articles in Title X, Book III, of the Louisiana Civil Code which is regarding rents of lands and annuities. It explains the revisions to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of Title X, Book III that pertains to the annuity contract and the annuity charge respectively. It discusses some economic benefits created by these new articles including bankruptcy protection and Medicaid benefits.