Louisiana § CC 521 - Lost or stolen thing.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 521 — Lost or stolen thing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 521. Lost or stolen thing.
One who has possession of a lost or stolen thing may not transfer its ownership to another. For purposes of this Chapter, a thing is stolen when one has taken possession of it without the consent of its owner. A thing is not stolen when the owner delivers it or transfers its ownership to another as a result of fraud.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 521 cover?
Section CC 521 ("Lost or stolen thing.") 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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