Louisiana § CC 94 - Absolutely null marriage

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 94 — Absolutely null marriage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 94. Absolutely null marriage

A marriage is absolutely null when contracted without a marriage ceremony, by procuration, or in violation of an impediment.  A judicial declaration of nullity is not required, but an action to recognize the nullity may be brought by any interested person.

Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.

{{NOTE:  SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 886, §5.}}

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 94 cover?

Section CC 94 ("Absolutely null marriage") 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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