Louisiana § CC 1848 - Testimonial or other evidence not admitted to disprove a writing
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1848 — Testimonial or other evidence not admitted to disprove a writing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1848. Testimonial or other evidence not admitted to disprove a writing
Testimonial or other evidence may not be admitted to negate or vary the contents of an authentic act or an act under private signature. Nevertheless, in the interest of justice, that evidence may be admitted to prove such circumstances as a vice of consent or to prove that the written act was modified by a subsequent and valid oral agreement.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 2012, No. 277, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1848
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1848 cover?
Section CC 1848 ("Testimonial or other evidence not admitted to disprove a writing") 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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