La. Civ. Code art. 1959

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Section 1959 - Nature

Consent is vitiated when it has been obtained by duress of such a nature as to cause a reasonable fear of unjust and considerable injury to a party's person, property, or reputation.

Age, health, disposition, and other personal circumstances of a party must be taken into account in determining reasonableness of the fear.

La. C.C. § 1959

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