Louisiana § RS 26:304 - Summary proceedings on appeal
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:304 — Summary proceedings on appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 26:304. Summary proceedings on appeal
All proceedings in the district and appellate courts arising under this Part are civil in nature and shall be heard summarily by the court, without a jury, shall take precedence over other civil cases, and shall be tried in chambers or in open court, and in or out of term.
Acts 1987, No. 696, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:304 cover?
Section RS 26:304 ("Summary proceedings on appeal") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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