Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 570

570. Where such constructions, plantations, or works have been made by a third party with mater ials belonging to others, the o wner of such materials shall not be entitled to recover them back, b ut he may demand to be indemnified by the third party who has made us e of such materials, and even by the owner of the tenement to the extent of any amount which may be still due by such owner. Occupation in good faith of a portion of a contiguous tenement.