Louisiana § CC 3163 - Clause prohibiting pledge
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3163 — Clause prohibiting pledge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3163. Clause prohibiting pledge
A clause in a contract restricting the pledge of the rights of a party to payments that are or will become due under the contract, making the pledge or its enforcement a default under the contract, or providing that the other party is excused from performance or may terminate the contract on account of the pledge, is without effect.
Acts 2014, No. 281, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3163
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3163 cover?
Section CC 3163 ("Clause prohibiting pledge") 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 3163?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3163" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 3163 apply to my situation?
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