La. Civ. Code art. 1260
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 1260, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.
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Deterioration and damage to immovable, liability of donee.
Official statutory text
The donee, who collates in kind the immovable property given to him, is* accountable for the deteriorations and damage which have diminished its value, when caused by his fault or negligence.
* English translation of French text incomplete; should include "on his part."
* English translation of French text incomplete; should include "on his part."
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