Louisiana § RS 13:1448 - Jurisdiction over persons and property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1448 — Jurisdiction over persons and property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1448. Jurisdiction over persons and property
A. A parish court may exercise jurisdiction over the person to the same extent and in the same manner as a district court.
B. A parish 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.
C. A parish court may issue a writ of seizure and sale in an executory proceeding to enforce a privilege or mortgage or other security interest on movable or immovable property.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 328, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Acts 1989, No. 137, §8, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1448 cover?
Section RS 13:1448 ("Jurisdiction over persons and property") 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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