Louisiana § CC 3225 - Rights of pledge and retention against owner.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3225 — Rights of pledge and retention against owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3225. Rights of pledge and retention against owner.
Against the owner of the thing, his right is in the nature of that of pledge, by virtue of which he may retain the thing until the expenses, which he has incurred, are repaid.
He possesses this qualified right of pledge, even against the creditors of the owner, if they seek to have the thing sold. He may refuse to restore it, unless they either refund his advance, or give him security that the thing shall fetch a sufficient price for that purpose.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3225
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3225 cover?
Section CC 3225 ("Rights of pledge and retention against owner.") 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 3225?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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