Louisiana § CC 1526 - Onerous donation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1526 — Onerous donation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1526. Onerous donation
The rules peculiar to donations inter vivos do not apply to a donation that is burdened with an obligation imposed on the donee that results in a material advantage to the donor, unless at the time of the donation the cost of performing the obligation is less than two-thirds of the value of the thing donated.
Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1526
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1526 cover?
Section CC 1526 ("Onerous donation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1526?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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