La. Civ. Code art. 1567

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 1567, 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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Donee unable to return thing in same condition

Official statutory text

When a donee or his successor is obligated to return a thing and he cannot restore it in essentially the same condition as it was at the time of the donation, the donor may elect to receive the thing in its present condition and require its return. In that event, the donee shall be accountable for any diminution in value at the time of the delivery.

Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

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