La. Civ. Code art. 1613

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Section 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.

La. C.C. § 1613

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. 7/1/1999.