Louisiana § CC 3083 - Compromise suspends prescription
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3083 — Compromise suspends prescription, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3083. Compromise suspends prescription
A compromise entered into prior to filing suit suspends the running of prescription of the claims settled in the compromise. If the compromise is rescinded or dissolved, prescription on the settled claims begins to run again from the time of rescission or dissolution.
Acts 2007, No. 138, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3083
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3083 cover?
Section CC 3083 ("Compromise suspends prescription") 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 3083?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 3083 apply to my situation?
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