The Chaos and Confusion of Modern Collation: A Critical Look into an Institution of Louisiana Succession Law

Article by Ronald J. Scalise, Jr.

Collation is an ancient institution of succession law. Given recent developments and activity by the Louisiana State Law Institute, this area of law is ripe for a critical review of the jurisprudence and the institution as a whole. This Article identifies many problems that exist with the internal operation of Louisiana's collation law and recommends solutions derived from cases, civilian history, common law, and comparative civilian jurisdictions.


About the Author

Ronald J. Scalise, Jr. Judicial Clerk to the Honorable James L. Dennis, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. B.A., B.A. Tulane University; J.D. Tulane University School of Law.

Citation

75 Tul. L. Rev. 411 (2000)