Louisiana § CC 2758 - Destruction of work before delivery, liability of contractor furnishing materials.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2758 — Destruction of work before delivery, liability of contractor furnishing materials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2758. Destruction of work before delivery, liability of contractor furnishing materials.
When the undertaker furnishes the materials for the work, if the work be destroyed, in whatever manner it may happen, previous to its being delivered to the owner, the loss shall be sustained by the undertaker, unless the proprietor be in default for not receiving it, though duly notified to do so.*
*"Though duly notified to do so" has no counterpart in French text.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2758
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2758 cover?
Section CC 2758 ("Destruction of work before delivery, liability of contractor furnishing materials.") 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 2758?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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