Louisiana § CC 3056 - Right of contribution among co-sureties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3056 — Right of contribution among co-sureties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3056. Right of contribution among co-sureties
A surety who pays the creditor may proceed directly or by way of subrogation to recover from his co-sureties the share of the principal obligation each is to bear. If a co-surety becomes insolvent, his share is to be borne by those who would have borne it in his absence.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3056
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3056 cover?
Section CC 3056 ("Right of contribution 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 3056?
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