La. Civ. Code Ann. art. § 2027 (2026)

Art. 2027.  Relative simulation

A simulation is relative when the parties intend that their contract shall produce effects between them though different from those recited in their contract.  A relative simulation produces between the parties the effects they intended if all requirements for those effects have been met.

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