Louisiana § CC 1565 - Dissolution for non-execution of condition
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1565 — Dissolution for non-execution of condition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1565. Dissolution for non-execution of condition
In case of dissolution of a donation of an immovable for the failure of the donee to fulfill conditions or perform charges, the property shall return to the donor free from all alienations, leases, or encumbrances created by the donee or his successors, subject to the law of registry. If the thing cannot be returned free from alienations, leases, or encumbrances, the donor may, nevertheless, accept it subject to the alienation, lease, or encumbrance, but the donee shall be accountable for any diminution in value. Otherwise, the donee shall restore the value of the thing donated, measured as of the time the action to dissolve is filed.
In case of dissolution of a donation of a movable for failure to fulfill conditions or perform charges, an alienation, lease, or encumbrance created by the donee or his successors is effective against the donor only when it is an onerous transaction made in good faith by the transferee, lessee, or creditor.
Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1565
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1565 cover?
Section CC 1565 ("Dissolution for non-execution of condition") 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.
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