La. Civ. Code art. 3007
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 3007, 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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Mandatary's liability for acts of the substitute
Official statutory text
When the mandatary is authorized to appoint a substitute, he is answerable to the principal for the acts of the substitute only if he fails to exercise diligence in selecting the substitute or in giving instructions.
When not authorized to appoint a substitute, the mandatary is answerable to the principal for the acts of the substitute as if the mandatary had performed the mandate himself.
In all cases, the principal has recourse against the substitute.
Acts 1997, No. 261, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
When not authorized to appoint a substitute, the mandatary is answerable to the principal for the acts of the substitute as if the mandatary had performed the mandate himself.
In all cases, the principal has recourse against the substitute.
Acts 1997, No. 261, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
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