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2009 Louisiana Civil Code :: CC 1789 - Divisible and indivisible joint obligation
Art. 1789. Divisible and indivisible joint obligation
When a joint obligation is divisible, each joint obligor is bound to perform, and each joint obligee is entitled to receive, only his portion.
When a joint obligation is indivisible, joint obligors or obligees are subject to the rules governing solidary obligors or solidary obligees.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
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