Louisiana § RS 42:58 - Appeal
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:58 — Appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:58. Appeal
Any person dismissed or expelled as set forth in R.S. 42:57 hereof may prosecute an appeal from such dismissal or expulsion, within thirty days of notice thereof, to the district court having jurisdiction over the parish of the domicile of the public educational institution or public body concerned. On such appeal, which shall be a trial de novo, the written record of the proceedings before the committee shall be admissible in evidence for all purposes, but either party shall have the right to introduce all other competent evidence desired, whether introduced at the hearing by the committee or not.
Acts 1950, No. 284, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:58
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:58 cover?
Section RS 42:58 ("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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