Escrow & Title
Title to Louisiana real property may be acquired by all of the following EXCEPT:
APurchase through an Act of Sale
BInheritance
CAcquisitive prescription (adverse possession)
DVerbal agreement without recordation✓ Correct
Explanation
Title to Louisiana immovable property may be acquired by purchase, inheritance, donation, or acquisitive prescription. A verbal agreement, even if genuine, cannot transfer title to real property — a written Act of Sale is required for recordation and effectiveness against third parties.
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