Loss caused by fortuitous event
La. Civ. Code art. 2897
in effect2897. Loss caused by fortuitous event
When the thing lent is damaged by a fortuitous event from which the borrower could have protected the thing lent by using a thing of his own or, when being unable to preserve both things, the borrower chose to preserve a thing of his own, he is liable for the damage to the thing lent.
Acts 2004, No. 743, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109925Fetched: 10/20/2026