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Article 1944. The bailee cannot retain the thing

loaned on the ground that the bailor owes him

something, even though it may be by reason of

expenses. However, the bailee has a right of

retention for damages mentioned in Article

1951. (1747a)

Article 1946. The bailor cannot demand the

return of the thing loaned till after the

expiration of the period stipulated, or after the

accomplishment of the use for which the

commodatum has been constituted. However, if

in the meantime, he should have urgent need

of the thing, he may demand its return or

temporary use.

In case of temporary use by the bailor, the

contract of commodatum is suspended while

the thing is in the possession of the bailor.

(1749a)