Permissible variations
La. Civ. Code art. 3067
in effect3067. Permissible variations
A surety is not liable for a sum in excess of that expressly stated in his contract. A legal suretyship may contain terms more favorable to the creditor than those required by the law or order pursuant to which it is given, but it may not provide for a time longer than is provided by law for bringing an action against the surety.
Acts 1987, No. 409, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110109Fetched: 10/20/2026
