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Naked owner - See USUFRUCT.

 

Natural Fruits - See FRUITS.

 

Natural obligation - See OBLIGATION.

 

Natural persons, Juridical persons - Natural persons are human beings. Juridical persons are entities with legal personality, such as corporations or partnerships. (Louisiana treats partnerships as entities distinct from their partners, unlike some other states.)

 

Ne Varietur - See PARAPH.

 

Negotiorum gestio, Negotiorum gestor - A type of spontaneous agency or interference by a person, called a negotiorum gestor, in the affairs of another, in his absence, from benevolence or friendship, and without authority. See MANDATARY.

 

Nominate contract - See CONVENTIONAL OBLIGATION.

 

Non-alienation pact - See PACT DE NON ALIENANDO.

 

Nonapparent servitude - See SERVITUDES.

 

Nonconsumables - See CONSUMABLES.

 

Notary public - An officer authorized to administer oaths and certify signatures. In Louisiana, the notary has many other powers, such as preparing wills. (from www.la-legal.com)

 

Nuncupative or Open testament - See TESTAMENTS.