1. Whoever possesses by virtue of a valid legal cause a movable, a real right (jus in rem) over a movable, or a bearer instrument, shall become its owner if they are of good faith at the time of possession. 2. If good faith and a valid cause are present in the possessor in considering the thing to be free from charges and real encumbrances, they shall acquire the ownership free thereof. 3. Possession in itself shall constitute a presumption of the existence of a valid cause and good faith, unless evidence to the contrary is established.
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