Compromise; definition
La. Civ. Code art. 3071
in effect3071. Compromise; definition
A compromise is a contract whereby the parties, through concessions made by one or more of them, settle a dispute or an uncertainty concerning an obligation or other legal relationship.
Amended by Acts 1981, No. 782, §1, eff. July 28, 1981; Acts 2007, No. 138, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110114Fetched: 10/20/2026