Art. 530.  Presumption of ownership of movable.

The possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to be its owner.  The previous possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to have been its owner during the period of his possession.

These presumptions do not avail against a previous possessor who was dispossessed as a result of loss or theft.

Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.