252 So. 2d 178 - Marcellous v. David’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. ““All the constructions, plantations and works, made on or within the soil, are supposed to be done by the owner, and at his expense, and to belong to him, unless the contrary be proved, without prejudice to the rights of third persons, who have acquired or may acquire by prescription the property of a subterraneous piece of ground under the building of another, or any part of the building”.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. George v. Gateway Barge Line, Inc.

2. ““Buildings are presumed to belong to the owner of the soil, but a person claiming the ownership of a building on the land of another can overcome that presumption by proof to the contrary. Ouachita Parish School Board v. Clark, 197 La. 131 , 1 So.2d 54 (1941); Meraux v. Andrews, 145 So.2d 104 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1962); and Haney v. Dunn, 96 So.2d 243 (La.App. 1 Cir. 1957).” Id. at 180.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. George v. Gateway Barge Line, Inc.