Louisiana § CC 1544 - Donation effective from time of acceptance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1544 — Donation effective from time of acceptance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1544. Donation effective from time of acceptance
A donation inter vivos is without effect until it is accepted by the donee. The acceptance shall be made during the lifetime of the donor.
The acceptance of a donation may be made in the act of donation or subsequently in writing.
When the donee is put into corporeal possession of a movable by the donor, possession by the donee also constitutes acceptance of the donation.
Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1544
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1544 cover?
Section CC 1544 ("Donation effective from time of acceptance") 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 1544?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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