Louisiana § CC 1921 - Rescission of contract for incapacity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1921 — Rescission of contract for incapacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1921. Rescission of contract for incapacity
Upon rescission of a contract on the ground of incapacity, each party or his legal representative shall restore to the other what he has received thereunder. When restoration is impossible or impracticable, the court may award compensation to the party to whom restoration cannot be made.
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 1921 cover?
Section CC 1921 ("Rescission of contract for incapacity") 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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