Louisiana § CC 1876 - Contract dissolved when performance becomes impossible
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1876 — Contract dissolved when performance becomes impossible, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1876. Contract dissolved when performance becomes impossible
When the entire performance owed by one party has become impossible because of a fortuitous event, the contract is dissolved.
The other party may then recover any performance he has already rendered.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1876
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1876 cover?
Section CC 1876 ("Contract dissolved when performance becomes impossible") 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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