La. Civ. Code art. 1897

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 1897 - Compensation extinguishes obligation of surety

Compensation between obligee and principal obligor extinguishes the obligation of a surety.

Compensation between obligee and surety does not extinguish the obligation of the principal obligor.

La. C.C. § 1897

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. 1/1/1985.