Louisiana § RS 9:2351 - Donation irrevocable; reservation of right to revoke
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§ RS 9:2351. Donation irrevocable; reservation of right to revoke
Every donation made after twelve o'clock noon, July 29, 1942, by a married person to his or her spouse shall be as irrevocable as if made to a stranger. However, where the donation is made by notarial act the donor may reserve the right of revocation by express stipulation therein. Any right of revocation so reserved unless renounced as provided in R.S. 9:2352, may be exercised at any time during the life of the donor, whether or not the marriage is then in existence, and whether or not the donee is then alive.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 316, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 9:2351 ("Donation irrevocable; reservation of right to revoke") 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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