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Louisiana Service Agreement

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Louisiana at a glance: Conventional Obligations: Civil Code rules apply · Legal Interest Cap: Subject to annual state caps (La. R.S. 9:3500) · Governing Law: Louisiana Civil Code conventional obligations

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Overview

Service Agreements in Louisiana

Louisiana service agreements are governed by the Louisiana Civil Code conventional obligations articles (La. Civ. Code Art. 1906, et seq.). Late interest fees (called legal interest) are subject to judicial caps under La. R.S. 9:3500.
Key Facts

Louisiana Service Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementLouisiana Rule
Conventional ObligationsCivil Code rules apply
Legal Interest CapSubject to annual state caps (La. R.S. 9:3500)
Governing LawLouisiana Civil Code conventional obligations
Legal Requirements

Louisiana Legal Requirements

  • Interest rate agreements must be in writing to exceed the statutory legal rate.
Governing Laws

Louisiana Governing Laws

La. R.S. 9:3500
Legal Interest
Regulates interest limits on written and oral contracts.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Louisiana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Louisiana Service Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Must conventional agreements in Louisiana be in writing?

A service agreement can be oral, but a written contract is required to enforce specific late fees, IP assignments, and liability caps.