La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4851
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4851, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Venue
Official statutory text
A. The rules of venue provided in Articles 41 through 45, 71 through 79 and 81, and 121 through 124 apply to suits brought in the parish court.
B. The rules of venue provided in Articles 41 through 45, 71 through 79 and 121 through 124 apply to suits brought in city court, except that where these articles use the word "parish" it shall be construed to mean the territorial jurisdiction of the city court.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
B. The rules of venue provided in Articles 41 through 45, 71 through 79 and 121 through 124 apply to suits brought in city court, except that where these articles use the word "parish" it shall be construed to mean the territorial jurisdiction of the city court.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
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