Louisiana § RS 10:8-113 - Statute of frauds inapplicable
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§ RS 10:8-113. Statute of frauds inapplicable
A contract or modification of a contract for the sale or purchase of a security is enforceable whether or not there is a writing signed or record authenticated by a party against whom enforcement is sought, even if the contract or modification is not capable of performance within one year of its making.
Acts 1995, No. 884, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 10:8-113 cover?
Section RS 10:8-113 ("Statute of frauds inapplicable") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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