Louisiana § CC 1926 - Attack on noninterdicted decedent's contracts
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§ CC 1926. Attack on noninterdicted decedent's contracts
A contract made by a noninterdicted person deprived of reason at the time of contracting may be attacked after his death, on the ground of incapacity, only when the contract is gratuitous, or it evidences lack of understanding, or was made within thirty days of his death, or when application for interdiction was filed before his death.
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 1926 cover?
Section CC 1926 ("Attack on noninterdicted decedent's contracts") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1926?
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