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La. Civ. Code Ann. art. § 2046 (2026)

 No further interpretation when intent is clear

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Art. 2046.  No further interpretation when intent is clear

When the words of a contract are clear and explicit and lead to no absurd consequences, no further interpretation may be made in search of the parties' intent.

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