Louisiana § CC 1877 - Fortuitous event that has made performance impossible in part
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§ CC 1877. Fortuitous event that has made performance impossible in part
When a fortuitous event has made a party's performance impossible in part, the court may reduce the other party's counterperformance proportionally, or, according to the circumstances, may declare the contract dissolved.
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 1877 cover?
Section CC 1877 ("Fortuitous event that has made performance impossible in part") 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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