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Article 2004. The hotel-keeper has a right to

retain the things brought into the hotel by the

guest, as a security for credits on account of

lodging, and supplies usually furnished to hotel

guests.

Article 1754. The provisions of Articles 1733 to

1753 shall apply to the passenger's baggage

which is not in his personal custody or in that of

his employee. As to other baggage, the rules in

Articles 1998 and 2000 to 2003 concerning the

responsibility of hotel-keepers shall be

applicable.

Article 1980. Fixed, savings, and current

deposits of money in banks and similar

institutions shall be governed by the provisions

concerning simple loan. (n)