Louisiana § RS 13:1303 - Order of trial of cases
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1303 — Order of trial of cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1303. Order of trial of cases
The judges of the civil district court by rule shall prescribe the order of preference for the trial of all cases filed therein.
Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2).
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1303
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1303 cover?
Section RS 13:1303 ("Order of trial of cases") 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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