La. Civ. Code art. 1977
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024
The object of a contract may be that a third person will incur an obligation or render a performance.
The party who promised that obligation or performance is liable for damages if the third person does not bind himself or does not perform.
La. C.C. § 1977