Louisiana § CC 1533 - Right of return; effect
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1533 — Right of return; effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1533. Right of return; effect
The effect of the right of return is that the thing donated returns to the donor free of any alienation, lease, or encumbrance made by the donee or his successors after the donation.
The right of return shall not apply, however, to a good faith transferee for value of the thing donated. In such a case, the donee and his successors by gratuitous title are, nevertheless, accountable for the loss sustained by the donor.
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 210, §1; Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1533
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1533 cover?
Section CC 1533 ("Right of return; effect") 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 1533?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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