Louisiana § CC 569 - Duties with regard to things gradually or totally impaired

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 569 — Duties with regard to things gradually or totally impaired, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 569. Duties with regard to things gradually or totally impaired

If the usufructuary has not disposed of corporeal movables that are by their nature impaired by use, wear, or decay, he is bound to deliver them to the owner in the state in which they may be at the end of the usufruct.

The usufructuary is relieved of this obligation if the things are entirely worn out by normal use, wear, or decay.

Acts 1976, No. 103, §1; Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 569 cover?

Section CC 569 ("Duties with regard to things gradually or totally impaired") 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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