Louisiana § CC 1874 - Fortuitous event that would have destroyed object in hands of obligee
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1874 — Fortuitous event that would have destroyed object in hands of obligee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1874. Fortuitous event that would have destroyed object in hands of obligee
An obligor who had been put in default when a fortuitous event made his performance impossible is not liable for his failure to perform if the fortuitous event would have likewise destroyed the object of the performance in the hands of the obligee had performance been timely rendered.
That obligor is, however, liable for the damage caused by his delay.
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 1874 cover?
Section CC 1874 ("Fortuitous event that would have destroyed object in hands 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.
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