Louisiana § CC 1982 - Defenses of the promisor

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1982 — Defenses of the promisor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 1982. Defenses of the promisor

The promisor may raise against the beneficiary such defenses based on the contract as he may have raised against the stipulator.

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 1982 cover?

Section CC 1982 ("Defenses of the promisor") 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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