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Celeste holds a usufruct over a rental house in Baton Rouge, and her son André is the naked owner. A prospective buyer approaches Celeste and offers to purchase the property. Which of the following statements correctly describes the situation?

Correct Answer

C) Celeste and André must both consent to convey full ownership of the property to the buyer

Under Louisiana Civil Code Articles 478 and 544, the usufructuary (Celeste) has the right to use and enjoy the property and collect its fruits but cannot alienate (sell) the property itself. The naked owner (André) holds title but cannot convey full, unencumbered ownership without the usufructuary's participation or consent, because the buyer would receive title subject to the usufruct. To convey clear, full ownership to a buyer, both Celeste and André must cooperate in the transaction.

Answer Options
A
Celeste may sell the property alone because the usufruct grants her full use and enjoyment rights
B
André may sell full ownership of the property without Celeste's consent because he holds the title
C
Celeste and André must both consent to convey full ownership of the property to the buyer
D
Either Celeste or André may independently convey their respective interests to the buyer

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usufructnaked_ownershipalienationconveyanceimmovable_property

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