Louisiana § CC 3069 - Necessity for judgment against legal surety
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3069 — Necessity for judgment against legal surety, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3069. Necessity for judgment against legal surety
No judgment shall be rendered against a legal surety unless the creditor obtains judgment against the principal obligor fixing the amount of the latter's liability to the creditor or unless the amount of that liability has otherwise been fixed. The creditor may join the surety and principal obligor in the same action.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3069
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3069 cover?
Section CC 3069 ("Necessity for judgment against legal surety") 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 3069?
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