Louisiana § CC 3044 - Ordinary suretyship; interpretation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3044 — Ordinary suretyship; interpretation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3044. Ordinary suretyship; interpretation
An ordinary suretyship is one that is neither a commercial suretyship nor a legal suretyship.
An ordinary suretyship must be strictly construed in favor of the surety.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3044
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3044 cover?
Section CC 3044 ("Ordinary suretyship; interpretation") 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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