Louisiana § CC 2524 - Thing fit for ordinary use
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2524 — Thing fit for ordinary use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2524. Thing fit for ordinary use
The thing sold must be reasonably fit for its ordinary use.
When the seller has reason to know the particular use the buyer intends for the thing, or the buyer's particular purpose for buying the thing, and that the buyer is relying on the seller's skill or judgment in selecting it, the thing sold must be fit for the buyer's intended use or for his particular purpose.
If the thing is not so fit, the buyer's rights are governed by the general rules of conventional obligations.
Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2524
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2524 cover?
Section CC 2524 ("Thing fit for ordinary use") 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 2524?
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