La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4874

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4874, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Withdrawal of demand for jury trial after transfer

Official statutory text

A motion to transfer pursuant to this Chapter shall constitute a demand by the removing party for trial by jury. He may not subsequently withdraw the demand without the approval of the court and the other party or parties.

Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.

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