La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3958
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3958, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Voluntary dismissal
Official statutory text
A judgment dismissing a petition for divorce under Civil Code Article 102 shall be rendered upon joint application of the parties and upon payment of all costs, or upon contradictory motion of the plaintiff. A judgment of dismissal rendered under this Article shall be without prejudice to any separation of property decree rendered under Civil Code Articles 2374 and 2375.
Acts 1993, No. 628, ยง1.
Acts 1993, No. 628, ยง1.
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