Louisiana § CC 2770 - Workmen employed by contractor, rights against owner.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2770 — Workmen employed by contractor, rights against owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2770. Workmen employed by contractor, rights against owner.
Masons, carpenters and other workmen, who have been employed in the construction of a building or other works, undertaken by the job, have their action against the proprietor of the house on which they have worked, only for the sum which may be due by him to the undertaker at the time their action is commenced.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2770
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2770 cover?
Section CC 2770 ("Workmen employed by contractor, rights against owner.") 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 2770?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2770" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 2770 apply to my situation?
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