La. Civ. Code art. 1897
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Compensation between obligee and principal obligor extinguishes the obligation of a surety.
Compensation between obligee and surety does not extinguish the obligation of the principal obligor.
La. C.C. § 1897