INTRODUCTION
The law in Louisiana is based upon a strong civil law tradition, which is a deeply rooted, historical viewpoint about the law, the law’s interaction with society, and the proper organization and operation of a system of law. A supreme value in Louisiana’s civil law system is certainty. Certainty and constancy of the law are integral in maintaining social intercourse, a sound economic climate, and a stable government. Clearly defined legal rules ensure people understand their rights and obligations and plan their actions confidently, knowing what consequences will likely follow. Amendments to the Louisiana Civil Code sometimes cloud the supreme value of certainty and introduce unpredictability in the law …
Daniel Paisant Jr, The Applicability of Comparative Fault in Contract-Based Actions: A Louisiana Circuit Split, 86 Louisiana Law Review 1235 (2026).
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