1. No one may take the property of another without a lawful ground. If they take it, they shall return it and shall be liable for its benefitsi and accretions. 2. Whoever acquires property from another without an acquisitive juridical act shall be obligated to return it if it remains in existence, or restore its equivalent or its value if it no longer exists, unless the law provides otherwise. 3. If a property leaves a person’s possession without intent and becomes attached to the property of another due to a cause attributable to neither party, in such a manner where separation is not possible without causing harm to either owner, the lesser in value shall accede to the greater in value upon payment of its value. If the two properties are equal in value, they shall be sold and the proceeds divided between the owners, unless the law or an agreement provides otherwise.
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