Louisiana § CC 1878 - Fortuitous event after obligor performed in part
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§ CC 1878. Fortuitous event after obligor performed in part
If a contract is dissolved because of a fortuitous event that occurred after an obligor has performed in part, the obligee is bound but only to the extent that he was enriched by the obligor's partial performance.
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 1878 cover?
Section CC 1878 ("Fortuitous event after obligor performed 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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