Louisiana § CC 2507 - Restitution of full price despite deterioration, deduction of damage when benefit to buyer

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2507 — Restitution of full price despite deterioration, deduction of damage when benefit to buyer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 2507. Restitution of full price despite deterioration, deduction of damage when benefit to buyer

A seller liable for eviction must return the full price to the buyer even if, at the time of the eviction, the value of the thing has been diminished due to any cause including the buyer's neglect.

Nevertheless, if the buyer has benefited from a diminution in value caused by his own act, the amount of his benefit must be deducted from the total owed to him by the seller because of the eviction.

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

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2507 cover?

Section CC 2507 ("Restitution of full price despite deterioration, deduction of damage when benefit to buyer") 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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