La. Civ. Code art. 2004

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2004, 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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Clause that excludes or limits liability

Official statutory text

Any clause is null that, in advance, excludes or limits the liability of one party for intentional or gross fault that causes damage to the other party.

Any clause is null that, in advance, excludes or limits the liability of one party for causing physical injury to the other party.

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

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