Duress directed against third persons
La. Civ. Code art. 1960
in effect1960. Duress directed against third persons
Duress vitiates consent also when the threatened injury is directed against the spouse, an ascendant, or descendant of the contracting party.
If the threatened injury is directed against other persons, the granting of relief is left to the discretion of the court.
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=109211Fetched: 10/20/2026
