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  "urn": "urn:us-la:civcode:art:2939",
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  "heading": "Retention of the deposit",
  "text": "The depositary may retain the thing deposited until his claims arising from the contract of deposit are paid. He may not retain the thing until payment of a claim unrelated to the contract of deposit or by way of setoff.",
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