La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 43
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 43, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Exceptions to general rules
Official statutory text
The general rules of venue provided in Article 42 are subject to the exceptions provided in Section 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of Book 1 of this Code and otherwise provided by law.
Amended by Acts 1982, No. 649, §1; Acts 2013, No. 78, §1.
Amended by Acts 1982, No. 649, §1; Acts 2013, No. 78, §1.
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