Louisiana § CC 1870 - Notice as tender
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1870 — Notice as tender, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1870. Notice as tender
If the obligor knows or has reason to know that the obligee will refuse the performance, or when the object of the performance is the delivery of a thing or a sum of money at a place other than the obligee's domicile, a notice given to the obligee that the obligor is ready to perform has the same effect as a tender.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1870
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1870 cover?
Section CC 1870 ("Notice as tender") 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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