Abandoned things

La. Civ. Code art. 3418

La. Civ. Code art. 3418

Art. 3418. Abandoned things One who takes possession of an abandoned thing with the intent to own it acquires ownership by occupancy. A thing is abandoned when its owner relinquishes possession with the intent to give up ownership. Acts 1982, No. 187, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983