Louisiana § RS 22:875 - Intervening breach
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:875 — Intervening breach, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:875. Intervening breach
If any breach of a warranty or condition in any insurance contract occurs prior to a loss under the contract, such breach shall not void the contract nor allow the insurer to avoid liability, unless the breach is material and exists at the time of the loss.
Acts 1958, No. 125; Redesignated from R.S. 22:641 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:875
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:875 cover?
Section RS 22:875 ("Intervening breach") 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.
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