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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4916

Venue; justice of the peace courts

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

The rules of venue provided in Articles 41 through 45 and in Articles 71 through 79 apply to suits brought in justice of the peace courts, except where these articles use the word "parish" it shall be construed to mean the territorial jurisdiction of the justice of the peace court.

History

Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 2012, No. 392, §1.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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