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Art. 1822. Third person bound for amount assumed
Universal Citation: LA Civ Code art. 1822 (2019)
A person who, by agreement with the obligor, assumes the obligation of the latter is bound only to the extent of his assumption.
The assuming obligor may raise any defense based on the contract by which the assumption was made.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
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