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La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 1983 (2026)
Law for the parties; performance in good faith
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CHAPTER 8. EFFECTS OF CONVENTIONAL OBLIGATIONS
SECTION 1. GENERAL EFFECTS OF CONTRACTS
Art. 1983. Law for the parties; performance in good faith
Contracts have the effect of law for the parties and may be dissolved only through the consent of the parties or on grounds provided by law. Contracts must be performed in good faith.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.