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  "urn": "urn:us-la:civcode:art:1542",
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  "heading": "Identification of donor, donee, and the thing donated required",
  "text": "The act of donation shall identify the donor and the donee and describe the thing donated. These requirements are satisfied if the identities and description are contained in the act of donation or are reasonably ascertainable from information contained in it, as clarified by extrinsic evidence, if necessary.",
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