La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4846

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4846, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Limitations upon jurisdiction; nature of proceedings

Official statutory text

In addition to the limitation by the amount in dispute as set forth above, the jurisdiction of parish courts and city courts is limited by the nature of the proceeding, as set forth in Article 4847.

Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.

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