§ Art. 3653 Same; proof of title; immovable

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Art. 3653. Same; proof of title; immovable

    To obtain a judgment recognizing his ownership of immovable property or real right therein, the plaintiff in a petitory action shall:

    (1) Prove that he has acquired ownership from a previous owner or by acquisitive prescription, if the court finds that the defendant is in possession thereof; or

    (2) Prove a better title thereto than the defendant, if the court finds that the latter is not in possession thereof.

    When the titles of the parties are traced to a common author, he is presumed to be the previous owner.