La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5152
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5152, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Surety's right to plead
Official statutory text
When a surety is sued by the creditor on the suretyship obligation, and the right of discussion has been created by contract between the surety and the creditor, the surety may plead discussion to compel the creditor to obtain and execute a judgment against the principal before executing a judgment against the surety.
Acts 2010, No. 185, ยง1.
Acts 2010, No. 185, ยง1.
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