Louisiana § CC 3037 - Surety ostensibly bound as a principal with another; effect of knowledge of the creditor
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3037 — Surety ostensibly bound as a principal with another; effect of knowledge of the creditor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3037. Surety ostensibly bound as a principal with another; effect of knowledge of the creditor
One who ostensibly binds himself as a principal obligor to satisfy the present or future obligations of another is nonetheless considered a surety if the principal cause of the contract with the creditor is to guarantee performance of such obligations.
A creditor in whose favor a surety and principal obligor are bound together as principal obligors in solido may presume they are equally concerned in the matter until he clearly knows of their true relationship.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3037
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3037 cover?
Section CC 3037 ("Surety ostensibly bound as a principal with another; effect of knowledge of the creditor") 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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