Rethinking the Doctrine of Nullity

Authors

Ronald J. Scalise Jr.

Keywords

Nullity, Nullity (Roman law), Obligations (Law), J.C. Yochim Co. Inc. -- Trials; litigation; etc., Contracts -- Louisiana, Domestic relations -- Lawsuits & claims

Abstract

The article discusses the concept or the doctrine of Nullity in Louisiana applied beyond the limited realm of contract law. Topics discussed include the history of the doctrine of nullity from Roman times to modem Louisiana law, an aspect of the law of nullity commonly ignored by the traditional scheme, a new category of mixed nullities. It also discusses the Louisiana court of appeal case J.C. Yochim Co. Inc. v. Piper's Esta and several cases based on family law and property obligations.

Repository Citation

Ronald J. Scalise Jr., Rethinking the Doctrine of Nullity, 74 La. L. Rev. (2014)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/vol74/iss3/6