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Section 2734
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2734. Neither the grantor nor his successor may destroy or deteriorate the hypothecated property or materially reduce its value except by normal use or in case of necessity.
Where he suffers a loss, the creditor may, in addition to his other remedies, and even though his claim is neither liquid nor due, recover compensatory damages up to the amount of his claim and with the same right of hypothec; the amount so collected is imputed to his claim.
2734. Neither the grantor nor his successor may destroy or deteriorate the hypothecated property or materially reduce its value except by normal use or in case of necessity.
Where he suffers a loss, the creditor may, in addition to his other remedies, and even though his claim is neither liquid nor due, recover damages and interest in compensation up to the amount of his claim and with the same right of hypothec; the amount so collected is imputed to his claim.
2734. Neither the grantor nor his successor may destroy or deteriorate the hypothecated property or materially reduce its value except by normal use or in case of necessity.
Where he suffers a loss, the creditor may, in addition to his other remedies, and even though his claim is neither liquid nor exigible, recover damages and interest in compensation up to the amount of his claim and with the same right of hypothec; the amount so collected is imputed upon his claim.
