Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

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.