Louisiana § CC 3156 - Pledgee's right of retention
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3156 — Pledgee's right of retention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3156. Pledgee's right of retention
If the thing pledged has been delivered to the pledgee or a third person for the benefit of the pledgee, the pledgee is not obligated to return it until all secured obligations have been extinguished.
Amended by Acts 1981, No. 315, §1; Acts 2014, No. 281, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3156
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3156 cover?
Section CC 3156 ("Pledgee's 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 3156?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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