CC 9 - Clear and unambiguous law

LA Civ Code 9 (2018) (N/A)
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CHAPTER 2 - INTERPRETATION OF LAWS

Art. 9. Clear and unambiguous law

When a law is clear and unambiguous and its application does not lead to absurd consequences, the law shall be applied as written and no further interpretation may be made in search of the intent of the legislature.

Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.