La. Civ. Code art. 1974
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 1974, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.
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Determination by third person
Official statutory text
If the determination of the quantity of the object has been left to the discretion of a third person, the quantity of an object is determinable.
If the parties fail to name a person, or if the person named is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the quantity may be determined by the court.
Acts 1984, No. 331, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
If the parties fail to name a person, or if the person named is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the quantity may be determined by the court.
Acts 1984, No. 331, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
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