A person commits a fault where he diverts to his own advantage powers conferred upon him in the interest of another person.
Civil Code
2015 English source edition · Current applicability not established.
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Article 1601
Diversion of Powers · Preserved transcription; page attribution imported from the source collection. Verify against the original.
A public servant commits a fault where he diverts to his own advantage or that of a particular person, powers conferred upon him in the public interest.