Art. 1854. Extinction by performance

CHAPTER 6. EXTINCTION OF OBLIGATIONS SECTION 1. PERFORMANCE Art. 1854. Extinction by performance Performance by the obligor extinguishes the obligation. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Art. 1855. Performance by a third person

Art. 1855. Performance by a third person Performance may be rendered by a third person, even against the will of the obligee, unless the obligor or the obligee has an interest in performance only by the obligor. Performance rendered by a third person effects subrogation only when so provided by law or by agreement. Acts […]

Art. 1856. Valid transfer of object of performance

Art. 1856. Valid transfer of object of performance An obligation that may be extinguished by the transfer of a thing is not extinguished unless the thing has been validly transferred to the obligee of performance. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Art. 1857. Performance rendered to the obligee

Art. 1857. Performance rendered to the obligee Performance must be rendered to the obligee or to a person authorized by him. However, a performance rendered to an unauthorized person is valid if the obligee ratifies it. In the absence of ratification, a performance rendered to an unauthorized person is valid if the obligee has derived […]

Art. 1858. Lack of capacity of obligee

Art. 1858. Lack of capacity of obligee Performance rendered to an obligee without capacity to receive it is valid to the extent of the benefit he derived from it. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Art. 1859. Performance in violation of seizure

Art. 1859. Performance in violation of seizure A performance rendered to an obligee in violation of a seizure is not valid against the seizing creditor who, according to his right, may force the obligor to perform again. In that case, the obligor may recover the first performance from the obligee. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, […]

Art. 1860. Quality of thing to be given

Art. 1860. Quality of thing to be given When the performance consists of giving a thing that is determined as to its kind only, the obligor need not give one of the best quality but he may not tender one of the worst. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Art. 1861. Partial performance

Art. 1861. Partial performance An obligee may refuse to accept a partial performance. Nevertheless, if the amount of an obligation to pay money is disputed in part and the obligor is willing to pay the undisputed part, the obligee may not refuse to accept that part. If the obligee is willing to accept the undisputed […]

Art. 1862. Place of performance

Art. 1862. Place of performance Performance shall be rendered in the place either stipulated in the agreement or intended by the parties according to usage, the nature of the performance, or other circumstances. In the absence of agreement or other indication of the parties’ intent, performance of an obligation to give an individually determined thing […]

Art. 1863. Expenses

Art. 1863. Expenses Expenses that may be required to render performance shall be borne by the obligor. Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.