Louisiana § CC 1787 - Several obligations; effects
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§ CC 1787. Several obligations; effects
When each of different obligors owes a separate performance to one obligee, the obligation is several for the obligors.
When one obligor owes a separate performance to each of different obligees, the obligation is several for the obligees.
A several obligation produces the same effects as a separate obligation owed to each obligee by an obligor or by each obligor to an obligee.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1787
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1787 cover?
Section CC 1787 ("Several obligations; effects") 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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