La. Civ. Code art. 530
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
The possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to be its owner. The previous possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to have been its owner during the period of his possession.
These presumptions do not avail against a previous possessor who was dispossessed as a result of loss or theft.
La. C.C. § 530