Louisiana § CC 2485 - Buyer's rights upon default, damages

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2485 — Buyer's rights upon default, damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 2485. Buyer's rights upon default, damages

When the seller fails to deliver or to make timely delivery of the thing sold, the buyer may demand specific performance of the obligation of the seller to deliver, or may seek dissolution of the sale.

In either case, and also when the seller has made a late delivery, the buyer may seek damages.

Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2485

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2485 cover?

Section CC 2485 ("Buyer's rights upon default, damages") 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 2485?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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