2025 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
Art. 1832. Written form required by law

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LA Civ Code Art. 1832 (2025)
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Art. 1832. Written form required by law

When the law requires a contract to be in written form, the contract may not be proved by testimony or by presumption, unless the written instrument has been destroyed, lost, or stolen.

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

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