Lost or stolen thing.
La. Civ. Code art. 521
in effect521. 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: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110706Fetched: 10/20/2026