Louisiana § CC 1795 - Solidary obligor may not request division; action against one obligor after action against another
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§ CC 1795. Solidary obligor may not request division; action against one obligor after action against another
An obligee, at his choice, may demand the whole performance from any of his solidary obligors. A solidary obligor may not request division of the debt.
Unless the obligation is extinguished, an obligee may institute action against any of his solidary obligors even after institution of action against another solidary obligor.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1795 cover?
Section CC 1795 ("Solidary obligor may not request division; action against one obligor after action against another") 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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