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  "urn": "urn:us-la:civcode:art:3418",
  "article_number": "3418",
  "heading": "Abandoned things",
  "text": "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.",
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      "number": "III",
      "name": "Of the Different Modes of Acquiring the Ownership of Things"
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      "number": "XXIII",
      "name": "Occupancy and Possession"
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