Legal Definitions - action en declaration de simulation

Definition: Action en declaration de simulation is a legal action in Louisiana that seeks to void a contract. It is used when a contract is made with the intention to deceive or mislead one of the parties involved.

Example: If a person signs a contract to buy a car, but later finds out that the seller lied about the car's condition, they can file an action en declaration de simulation to void the contract and get their money back.

This legal action is similar to a fraud claim, but it specifically deals with contracts that were made with the intention to deceive. The example illustrates how this action can be used to protect consumers from dishonest sellers.