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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 159

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 159, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Recusal of ad hoc judge

Official statutory text

An ad hoc judge appointed to try a motion to recuse a judge, or appointed to try the cause, may be recused on the grounds and in the manner provided in this Chapter for the recusal of judges.

Redesignated from C.C.P. Art. 161 and amended by Acts 2021, No. 143, ยง1.

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