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LA Code Civ Pro art. 4701 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4701. Termination of lease; notice to vacate; waiver of notice

When a lessee's right of occupancy has ceased because of the termination of the lease by expiration of its term, action by the lessor, nonpayment of rent, or for any other reason, and the lessor wishes to obtain possession of the premises, the lessor or his agent shall cause written notice to vacate the premises to be delivered to the lessee. The notice shall allow the lessee not less than five days from the date of its delivery to vacate the leased premises. If the lease has no definite term, the notice required by law for its termination shall be considered as a notice to vacate under this Article. If the lease has a definite term, notice to vacate may be given not more than thirty days before the expiration of the term. A lessee may waive the notice requirements of this Article by written waiver contained in the lease, in which case, upon termination of the lessee's right of occupancy for any reason, the lessor or his agent may immediately institute eviction proceedings in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title XI of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 713, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4702 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4702. Notice to occupant other than tenant to vacate

When an owner of immovable property wishes to evict the occupant therefrom, after the purpose of the occupancy has ceased, the owner or his agent, shall first cause a written notice to vacate the property to be delivered to the occupant. This notice shall allow the occupant five days from its delivery to vacate the premises.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4703 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4703. Delivery or service when premises abandoned or closed, or whereabouts of tenant or occupant unknown

If the premises are abandoned or closed, or if the whereabouts of the lessee or occupant is unknown, all notices, process, pleadings, and orders required to be delivered or served on the lessee or occupant under this Title may be attached to a door of the premises, and this shall have the same effect as delivery to, or personal service on, the lessee or occupant.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4704 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4704. Definitions

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in this Title the following terms have the following meanings:  "Lease" means any oral or written lease, and includes a sublease;  "Lessee" includes a sublessee, whether the person seeking to evict is a lessor or sublessor; and an assignee of a lessee;  "Lessor" includes a sublessor, assignee, or transferee;  "Occupant" includes a sharecropper; half hand; day laborer; former owner; and any person occupying immovable property by permission or accommodation of the owner, former owner, or another occupant, except a mineral lessee, owner of a mineral servitude, or a lessee of the owner;  "Owner" includes a lessee; and  "Premises" includes the land and all buildings and improvements thereon leased by a tenant, or possessed by an occupant.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4705 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4705. Lessors' rights or real actions not affected

Nothing in this Title shall be construed to deprive any lessor of any remedy heretofore allowed him either for the payment of rent due to him or for the seizure of any furniture found on the leased premises; and nothing in this Title shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of Articles 3651 through 3664.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4731 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4731. Rule to show cause why possession should not be delivered; abandonment of premises

A. If the lessee or occupant fails to comply with the notice to vacate required under this Title, or if the lessee has waived his right to notice to vacate by written waiver contained in the lease, and has lost his right of occupancy for any reason, the lessor or owner, or agent thereof, may cause the lessee or occupant to be cited summarily by a court of competent jurisdiction to show cause why he should not be ordered to deliver possession of the premises to the lessor or owner. The rule to show cause shall state the grounds upon which eviction is sought. B. After the required notice has been given, the lessor or owner, or agent thereof, may lawfully take possession of the premises without further judicial process, upon a reasonable belief that the lessee or occupant has abandoned the premises. Indicia of abandonment include a cessation of business activity or residential occupancy, returning keys to the premises, and removal of equipment, furnishings, or other movables from the premises. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 713, §1; Acts 1991, No. 684, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4732 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4732. Trial of rule; judgment of eviction

A. The court shall make the rule returnable not earlier than the third day after service thereof, at which time the court shall try the rule and hear any defense which is made. B. If the court finds the lessor or owner entitled to the relief sought, or if the lessee or occupant fails to answer or to appear at the trial, the court shall render immediately a judgment of eviction ordering the lessee or occupant to deliver possession of the premises to the lessor or owner. The judgment of eviction shall be effective for not less than ninety days. Acts 2001, No. 24, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4733 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4733. Warrant for possession if judgment of eviction not complied with

If the lessee or occupant does not comply with the judgment of eviction within twenty-four hours after its rendition, the court shall issue immediately a warrant directed to and commanding its sheriff, constable, or marshal to deliver possession of the premises to the lessor or owner.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4734 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4734. Execution of warrant

The sheriff, constable, or marshal shall execute a warrant rendered under Article 4733 in the presence of two witnesses, by clearing the premises of any property therein, in order to put the lessor or owner in possession of the premises. If the sheriff, constable, or marshal finds the windows, doors, or gates of the premises locked or barred, he shall break open any of these when necessary to effect convenient entry into the premises.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4735 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4735. Appeal; bond

An appeal does not suspend execution of a judgment of eviction unless the defendant has answered the rule under oath, pleading an affirmative defense entitling him to retain possession of the premises, and the appeal has been applied for and the appeal bond filed within twenty-four hours after the rendition of the judgment of eviction. The amount of the suspensive appeal bond shall be determined by the court in an amount sufficient to protect the appellee against all such damage as he may sustain as a result of the appeal.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4831 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4831. Applicability of Book VIII

The provisions of this Book apply only to suits in trial courts of limited jurisdiction and to suits in the district courts within their jurisdiction concurrent with that of justices of the peace. Except as otherwise provided in this Book, civil proceedings in a trial court of limited jurisdiction, and the enforcement of judgments rendered therein, shall be governed as far as practicable by the other provisions of this Code. Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4832 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4832. Trial courts of limited jurisdiction

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction are parish courts, city courts, and justice of the peace courts. Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4841 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4841. Subject matter jurisdiction

A. The subject matter jurisdiction of parish courts and city courts is limited by the amount in dispute and by the nature of the proceeding, as provided in this Chapter. B. For the purposes of this Chapter, the amount in dispute is determined by the amount demanded, including damages pursuant to Civil Code Articles 2315.3 and 2315.4, or value asserted in good faith by the plaintiff, but does not include interest, court costs, attorney fees, or penalties, whether provided by agreement or by law. C. If the demand asserted in an amended or supplemental pleading exceeds the jurisdiction of the court, the court shall transfer the action to a court of proper jurisdiction. Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 1990, No. 521, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1995, No. 409, §1; Acts 2012, No. 502, §2.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4842 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4842. Parish court jurisdiction; amount in dispute; injunctive actions by a political subdivision

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the civil jurisdiction of a parish court is concurrent with the district court in cases where the amount in dispute, or the value of the property involved, does not exceed twenty thousand dollars. B. The civil jurisdiction of a parish court is concurrent with the district court in cases or proceedings instituted by the state, a parish, a municipality, or other political subdivision of the state for injunctive relief or other civil relief for the cessation or abatement of any acts or practices which may violate any parish or municipal ordinance or any state law. In such case, the court shall have jurisdiction irrespective of the amount in dispute or the value of the property involved. Acts 1986, No. 152, §2, eff. June 28, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 1038, §1; Acts 1987, No. 448, §2, eff. July 9, 1987; Acts 1992, No. 939, §1; Acts 1995, No. 204, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4844 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4844. Amount in dispute; eviction proceedings

  A. A parish court or city court shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with the district court, over suits by owners and landlords for the possession of leased premises as follows:  (1) When the lease is by the day and the daily rental is one hundred fifty dollars or less.  (2) When the lease is by the week and the weekly rental is five hundred dollars or less.  (3) When the lease is by the month and the monthly rental is three thousand dollars or less.  (4) When the lease is by the year and the annual rental is thirty-six thousand dollars or less.  (5) When the suit is to evict an occupant as defined by Article 4704, if the annual value of the right of occupancy does not exceed the amount in dispute to which the jurisdiction of the court is limited by Articles 4842 and 4843 or as to the amounts set forth in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this Paragraph.  (6) In the City Court of East St. Tammany, the city court shall have the same jurisdictional limit for possession of leased premises in eviction proceedings as provided for in Article 4912 for justice of the peace courts.  B. In computing the jurisdictional amount for purposes of eviction suits, the daily, weekly, monthly, annual, or other rental provided by the lease, exclusive of interest, penalties, or attorney fees, shall determine the amount in dispute.  Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 1995, No. 204, §1; Acts 1999, No. 102, §1; Acts 2010, No. 219, §1; Acts 2020, No. 205, §3, eff. June 11, 2020.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4845 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4845. Amount in dispute; jurisdiction of incidental demands; parish, city, and justice of the peace courts; payment of costs of transfer

A.(1) When a parish or city court has subject matter jurisdiction over the principal demand, it may exercise subject matter jurisdiction over any properly instituted incidental action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence from which the principal demand arose, regardless of the amount in dispute in the incidental demand. When a justice of the peace court has jurisdiction over the principal demand, it may exercise subject matter jurisdiction over a good faith incidental demand in the same manner as a parish or city court, except that if the amount in dispute of such incidental demand exceeds its jurisdictional amount, a justice of the peace court may not continue to exercise jurisdiction except for purposes of transferring the entire action as provided in this Section. (2) When an otherwise properly instituted incidental demand exceeds the subject matter jurisdiction of a parish or city court, the court may transfer the entire action to a court of proper jurisdiction. B. When a compulsory reconventional demand exceeds the jurisdiction of a parish or city court, and when any good faith incidental demand before a justice of the peace court exceeds the jurisdictional amount of the justice of a peace court, the court shall transfer the entire action to a court of proper jurisdiction. The party filing the incidental demand that causes the justice of the peace court to transfer the action shall be responsible for payment of all costs for the transfer and shall make payment of the costs directly to the clerk of court of the transferee court within fifteen days of the filing of the incidental demand in the justice of the peace court. Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 1990, No. 521, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 676, §1; Acts 1995, No. 202, §1; Acts 1999, No. 678, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4846 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4846. Limitations upon jurisdiction; nature of proceedings

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.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4847 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4847. Limitations upon jurisdiction

  A. Except as otherwise provided by law, a parish court or city court has no jurisdiction in any of the following cases or proceedings:  (1) A case involving title to immovable property.  (2) A case involving the right to public office or position.  (3) A case in which the plaintiff asserts civil or political rights under the federal or state constitutions.  (4) A claim for annulment of marriage, divorce, separation of property, or alimony.  (5) A succession, interdiction, receivership, liquidation, habeas corpus, or quo warranto proceeding.  (6) A case in which the state, or a parish, municipal, or other political corporation is a defendant, except for a petition for nullity filed in the City Court of East St. Tammany to nullify a judgment of bond forfeiture rendered by the City Court of East St. Tammany.  (7) Any other case or proceeding excepted from the jurisdiction of these courts by law.  B. In addition, city courts shall not have jurisdiction in tutorship, curatorship, emancipation, and partition proceedings.  Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 1986, No. 152, §2, eff. June 28, 1986; Acts 1988, No. 670, §1; Acts 1990, No. 361, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2011, No. 228, §1; Acts 2020, No. 205, §3, eff. June 11, 2020. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 152, §3.}}
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4848 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4848. Contempt power

A city court and parish court have the same power to punish a contempt of court as a district court. Acts 1986, No. 156, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 156, §3.}}
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4849 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4849. Jurisdiction over the person

A parish court or a city court may exercise jurisdiction over the person to the same extent, and in the same manner, as a district court. Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4850 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4850. Jurisdiction in rem or quasi in rem; executory proceedings

A. A parish court or a city court may exercise jurisdiction quasi in rem over movable or immovable property, or jurisdiction in rem over movable property, in the manner provided by law, if the property is situated within the territorial jurisdiction of the court. B. A parish court or a city court may issue a writ of seizure and sale in an executory proceeding to enforce a privilege or mortgage on movable or immovable property. Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4850.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4850.1. City Court of Alexandria; in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction

The City Court of Alexandria may exercise jurisdiction quasi in rem over movable or immovable property, or jurisdiction in rem over movable property, in the manner provided by law, if the property is situated within the territorial jurisdiction of the court and the value of the property and the amount in dispute does not exceed ten thousand dollars. The City Court of Alexandria may issue a writ of seizure and sale in an executory proceeding to enforce a privilege or mortgage on movable or immovable property if the value of the property and the amount in dispute does not exceed ten thousand dollars.  Acts 2003, No. 905, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4850.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4850.2. First City Court and Second City Court of New Orleans; appellate jurisdiction

The First City Court and the Second City Court shall have jurisdiction over appeals by any person aggrieved by a decision of the Traffic Court of New Orleans concerning a traffic violation enforced by the city of New Orleans' automated traffic enforcement system. Appeals from the traffic court shall extend to the law and the facts and shall be tried upon the records made and the evidence offered in court by the judge to whom the appeal shall be allotted. Any aggrieved person shall file such appeal within thirty days of such decision. The First City Court and the Second City Court shall adopt rules regulating the manner of taking, hearing, and deciding such appeals. All traffic violations on appeal shall maintain their status as civil penalties. Acts 2012, No. 502, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4851 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4851. Venue

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, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4852 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4852. Change of venue; city court; forum non conveniens

 If a party has filed separate suits in a city court and a district court which has territorial jurisdiction over the city court relating to the same cause of action but placing a claim for property damage in one court and a claim for personal injury in the other court, the city court upon contradictory motion, or upon the court's own motion, after contradictory hearing may transfer the suit in its court to the district court if the transfer serves the convenience of the parties and the witnesses and is in the interest of justice.  Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4857 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4857. Traffic Court of New Orleans; appellate jurisdiction

The Traffic Court of New Orleans shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction of all appeals by any person aggrieved by an administrative hearing officer's decision concerning a traffic violation enforced by the city of New Orleans' automated traffic enforcement system. Any aggrieved person shall file such appeal within thirty days after the date of such decision. The traffic court shall have de novo review over such appeals. The traffic court shall adopt rules regulating the manner of taking, hearing, and deciding such appeals. All traffic violations on appeal shall maintain their status as civil penalties. Acts 2012, No. 502, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4861 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4861. Recusal of judges

  A parish court or city court judge or justice of the peace may recuse himself or be recused for the same reasons and on the same grounds as provided in Article 151.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4862 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4862. Motion to recuse

  When a written motion is made to recuse a parish court or city court judge or a justice of the peace, the judge or justice of the peace shall either recuse himself, or the motion to recuse shall be tried in the manner provided by Article 4863.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4863 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4863. Determination of recusal; appointment of judge ad hoc

  A. In a parish or city court having more than one judge, the motion to recuse shall be tried by another judge of the same court. The manner in which the judge is selected to try the recusal shall be provided by rule of court.  B. In all other cases, the motion shall be tried by an ad hoc judge appointed by the supreme court.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4864 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4864. Appointment of judge ad hoc after recusal

  A. When a judge of a parish or city court recuses himself or is recused, another judge of the same court shall be appointed to try the cause, if that court has more than one division. The manner in which the judge is selected to try the cause shall be provided by rule of court. In all other cases, an ad hoc judge shall be appointed by the supreme court to try the cause.  B. When a justice of the peace recuses himself, another justice of the peace shall be appointed by the supreme court to try the cause.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4865 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4865. Appointment of judge ad hoc in event of temporary inability of parish or city court judge to preside

  When a parish or city court judge is unable to preside due to temporary absence, incapacity, or inability, he may appoint a judge ad hoc, who may be another judge or who may be a lawyer domiciled in the parish who possesses the qualifications of the judge he replaces. Appointment shall be by order, which shall reflect the term of and reasons for the appointment, and which shall be entered into the minutes of the court.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4866 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4866. Power and authority of judge ad hoc

  A judge ad hoc appointed under the provisions of Articles 4861 through 4865 shall have the same power and authority to act on the causes or on the dates to which appointed as the judge whom he replaces would have.  Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2021, No. 143, §1.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4871 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4871. Jury trial prohibited

There shall be no trial by jury in any case in a parish court, city court, or justice of the peace court. Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
LA Code Civ Pro art. 4872 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Civil Procedure|Art. 4872. Transfer to district court

A. Where a principal demand is commenced in a parish or city court in which the defendant would otherwise be entitled to trial by jury under the provisions of Article 1731, or under any other provision of law, the defendant may obtain trial by jury by transferring the action to the district court in the manner provided by Article 4873. B. Where a principal demand commenced in a parish or city court is one in which the defendant was not entitled to trial by jury under the provisions of Article 1731, a party who files an incidental demand in that court as authorized by Article 4846 waives any right he may have to jury trial on such incidental demand. Acts 1979, No. 46, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.