Louisiana § CC 2613 - Things in transit, ownership
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2613 — Things in transit, ownership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2613. Things in transit, ownership
When, according to the terms of the contract, the seller sends the things to the buyer through a common carrier, the form of the bill of lading determines ownership of the things while in transit.
When the bill of lading makes the things deliverable to the buyer, or to his order, ownership of the things is thereby transferred to the buyer.
When the bill of lading makes the things deliverable to the seller, or to his agent, ownership of the things thereby remains with the seller.
When the seller or his agent remains in possession of a bill of lading that makes the things deliverable to the buyer, or to the buyer's order, the seller thereby reserves the right to retain the things against a claim of the buyer who has not performed his obligations.
Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2613
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2613 cover?
Section CC 2613 ("Things in transit, ownership") 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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