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Obligation or performance by a third person

La. Civ. Code art. 1977
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1977. Obligation or performance by a third person The object of a contract may be that a third person will incur an obligation or render a performance. The party who promised that obligation or performance is liable for damages if the third person does not bind himself or does not perform. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109229Fetched: 10/20/2026

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