La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 9
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 9, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Same; quasi in rem; attachment
Official statutory text
A court which is otherwise competent under the laws of this state has jurisdiction to render a money judgment against a nonresident if the action is commenced by an attachment of his property in this state. Unless the nonresident subjects himself personally to the jurisdiction of the court, the judgment may be executed only against the property attached.
Acts 1995, No. 1104, ยง1.
Acts 1995, No. 1104, ยง1.
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