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CC 2936 - Proof of ownership of the thing deposited not required; a stolen thing
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Art. 2936. Proof of ownership of the thing deposited not required; a stolen thing
The depositary may not require the depositor to prove that he is the owner of the thing deposited. If the depositary discovers that the thing deposited was stolen, the depositary may refuse to return the thing to the depositor and is exonerated from liability if he delivers the thing to its owner.
Acts 2003, No. 491, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
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