Louisiana § CC 1815 - Divisible and indivisible obligation

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1815 — Divisible and indivisible obligation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 1815. Divisible and indivisible obligation

An obligation is divisible when the object of the performance is susceptible of division.

An obligation is indivisible when the object of the performance, because of its nature or because of the intent of the parties, is not susceptible of division.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1815

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1815 cover?

Section CC 1815 ("Divisible and indivisible obligation") 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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