Louisiana § CC 3055 - Liability among co-sureties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3055 — Liability among co-sureties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3055. Liability among co-sureties
Co-sureties are those who are sureties for the same obligation of the same obligor. They are presumed to share the burden of the principal obligation in proportion to their number unless the parties agreed otherwise or contemplated that he who bound himself first would bear the entire burden of the obligation regardless of others who thereafter bind themselves independently of and in reliance upon the obligation of the former.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3055
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3055 cover?
Section CC 3055 ("Liability among co-sureties") 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 3055?
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