La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 1882 (2026)

Art. 1882.  Subjective novation

Novation takes place when a new obligor is substituted for a prior obligor who is discharged by the obligee.  In that case, the novation is accomplished even without the consent of the prior obligor, unless he had an interest in performing the obligation himself.

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