Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 1761 (2026)

Effects of a natural obligation

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Art. 1761.  Effects of a natural obligation

A natural obligation is not enforceable by judicial action.  Nevertheless, whatever has been freely performed in compliance with a natural obligation may not be reclaimed.

A contract made for the performance of a natural obligation is onerous.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.