La. Civ. Code art. 2901

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2901, 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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Retaking before or after conclusion of use or expiration of time

Official statutory text

The lender may demand the return of the thing lent after expiration of the term and, in the absence of a term, after conclusion of the use for which the thing was lent. In case of urgent and unforeseen need, the lender may demand the return of the thing at any time.

Acts 2004, No. 743, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

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