La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3651
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
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.
La. C.P. § 3651