Louisiana § CC 2003 - Obligee in bad faith

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2003 — Obligee in bad faith, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 2003. Obligee in bad faith

An obligee may not recover damages when his own bad faith has caused the obligor's failure to perform or when, at the time of the contract, he has concealed from the obligor facts that he knew or should have known would cause a failure.

If the obligee's negligence contributes to the obligor's failure to perform, the damages are reduced in proportion to that negligence.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2003

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2003 cover?

Section CC 2003 ("Obligee in bad faith") 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 2003?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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