Louisiana Statutes

§ 31:10 — Liability to others with interests in common reservoir or deposit

Louisiana § 31:10
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 31Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation

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La. Stat. Ann. § 31:10 (2026).

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A person with rights in a common reservoir or deposit of minerals may not make works, operate, or otherwise use his rights so as to deprive another intentionally or negligently of the liberty of enjoying his rights, or that may intentionally or negligently cause damage to him. This Article and Article 9 shall not affect the right of a landowner to extract liquid or gaseous minerals in accordance with the principle of Article 8.

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Legislative History

Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.

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