Conventional, legal, and judicial mortgages
La. Civ. Code art. 3284
in effect3284. Conventional, legal, and judicial mortgages
A conventional mortgage is established by contract.
A legal mortgage is established by operation of law.
A judicial mortgage is established by law to secure a judgment.
Acts 1991, No. 652, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110334Fetched: 10/20/2026
