Louisiana § RS 39:1553 - Construction

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1553 — Construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 39:1553. Construction

A.  Supplementary general principles of law applicable.  To the extent not inconsistent with the particular provisions of this Chapter, the principles of Louisiana law shall supplement its provisions.

B.  Obligation of good faith.  Every contract or duty within this Chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.  "Good faith" means honesty in fact in the conduct or transaction concerned and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 715, §1, eff. July 1, 1980; Acts 2014, No. 864, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1553 cover?

Section RS 39:1553 ("Construction") 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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