Cap. 16 Art. 1199When set-off does not take place.

Set-off takes place whatever may be the consideration of either of the debts, except in the following cases:

(a) when a demand is made for the restoration of a thing of which the owner was unjustly deprived;

(b) when a demand is made for the return of a deposit, or of a loan for use or commodatum;

(c) in the case of a debt in respect of maintenance not subject to attachment.