Louisiana § CC 1858 - Lack of capacity of obligee
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1858 — Lack of capacity of obligee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1858. Lack of capacity of obligee
Performance rendered to an obligee without capacity to receive it is valid to the extent of the benefit he derived from it.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1858
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1858 cover?
Section CC 1858 ("Lack of capacity of obligee") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1858?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1858 apply to my situation?
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