Louisiana § CC 2538 - Multiple sellers, multiple buyers, successors
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2538 — Multiple sellers, multiple buyers, successors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2538. Multiple sellers, multiple buyers, successors
The warranty against redhibitory vices is owed by each of multiple sellers in proportion to his interest.
Multiple buyers must concur in an action for rescission because of a redhibitory defect. An action for reduction of the price may be brought by one of multiple buyers in proportion to his interest.
The same rules apply if a thing with a redhibitory defect is transferred, inter vivos or mortis causa, to multiple successors.
Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2538
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2538 cover?
Section CC 2538 ("Multiple sellers, multiple buyers, successors") 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 2538?
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