Louisiana § CC 2760 - Destruction of work before delivery, contractor's right to payment of salary.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2760 — Destruction of work before delivery, contractor's right to payment of salary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2760. Destruction of work before delivery, contractor's right to payment of salary.
In the case mentioned in the preceding article, if the thing be destroyed by accident, and not owing to any fault of the undertaker, before the same be delivered, and without the owner be [being] in default for not receiving it, the undertaker shall not be entitled to his salaries, unless the destruction be owing to the badness of the materials used in the building.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2760
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2760 cover?
Section CC 2760 ("Destruction of work before delivery, contractor's right to payment of salary.") 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 2760?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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