Mistake in identification of object bequeathed

La. Civ. Code art. 1613

La. Civ. Code art. 1613

Art. 1613. Mistake in identification of object bequeathed If the identification of an object given is unclear or erroneous, the disposition is nonetheless effective if it can be ascertained what object the testator intended to give. If it cannot be ascertained whether a greater or lesser quantity was intended, it must be decided for the lesser. Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.