La. Civ. Code art. 2485
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2485, 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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Buyer's rights upon default, damages
Official statutory text
When the seller fails to deliver or to make timely delivery of the thing sold, the buyer may demand specific performance of the obligation of the seller to deliver, or may seek dissolution of the sale.
In either case, and also when the seller has made a late delivery, the buyer may seek damages.
Acts 1993, No. 841, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
In either case, and also when the seller has made a late delivery, the buyer may seek damages.
Acts 1993, No. 841, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
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