Louisiana § CC 2018 - Effects of dissolution
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2018 — Effects of dissolution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2018. Effects of dissolution
Upon dissolution of a contract, the parties shall be restored to the situation that existed before the contract was made. If restoration in kind is impossible or impracticable, the court may award damages.
If partial performance has been rendered and that performance is of value to the party seeking to dissolve the contract, the dissolution does not preclude recovery for that performance, whether in contract or quasi-contract.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2018
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2018 cover?
Section CC 2018 ("Effects of dissolution") 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 2018?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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