Louisiana § RS 38:2259 - Contracts in violation of Act null and void
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2259 — Contracts in violation of Act null and void, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2259. Contracts in violation of Act null and void
Any contract awarded or executed, or purchase made in violation of this Part shall be null and void and shall not be enforced in the courts of this state.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 318, §9. Amended by Acts 1960, No. 502, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:2259
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2259 cover?
Section RS 38:2259 ("Contracts in violation of Act null and void") 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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