Louisiana § CC 1542 - Identification of donor, donee, and the thing donated required
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1542 — Identification of donor, donee, and the thing donated required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1542. Identification of donor, donee, and the thing donated required
The act of donation shall identify the donor and the donee and describe the thing donated. These requirements are satisfied if the identities and description are contained in the act of donation or are reasonably ascertainable from information contained in it, as clarified by extrinsic evidence, if necessary.
Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1542
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1542 cover?
Section CC 1542 ("Identification of donor, donee, and the thing donated required") 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 1542?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1542" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1542 apply to my situation?
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