Louisiana § CC 2816 - Contract by partner in his own name; effect on the partnership.
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§ CC 2816. Contract by partner in his own name; effect on the partnership.
An obligation contracted for the partnership by a partner in his own name binds the partnership if the partnership benefits by the transaction or the transaction involves matters in the ordinary course of its business. If the partnership is so bound, it can enforce the contract in its own name.
Acts 1980, No. 150, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2816 cover?
Section CC 2816 ("Contract by partner in his own name; effect on the partnership.") 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.
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