La. Civ. Code art. 1788
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
When different obligors owe together just one performance to one obligee, but neither is bound for the whole, the obligation is joint for the obligors.
When one obligor owes just one performance intended for the common benefit of different obligees, neither of whom is entitled to the whole performance, the obligation is joint for the obligees.
La. C.C. § 1788