Louisiana § CC 3004 - Obligation to deliver; right of retention
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3004 — Obligation to deliver; right of retention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3004. Obligation to deliver; right of retention
The mandatary is bound to deliver to the principal everything he received by virtue of the mandate, including things he received unduly.
The mandatary may retain in his possession sufficient property of the principal to pay the mandatary's expenses and remuneration.
Acts 1997, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3004
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3004 cover?
Section CC 3004 ("Obligation to deliver; right of retention") 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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