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Art. 1761. Effects of a natural obligation
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Art. 1761. Effects of a natural obligation
A natural obligation is not enforceable by judicial action. Nevertheless, whatever has been freely performed in compliance with a natural obligation may not be reclaimed.
A contract made for the performance of a natural obligation is onerous.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
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