Louisiana § RS 13:4159 - Trial by judge when no verdict reached on two jury trials
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4159 — Trial by judge when no verdict reached on two jury trials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4159. Trial by judge when no verdict reached on two jury trials
In any case where a jury has been prayed for by either party, and where the case has been tried twice by a jury without a verdict being reached, no further trial by jury shall be had, but the case shall be tried by the judge alone, as if no jury had been prayed for.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4159
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4159 cover?
Section RS 13:4159 ("Trial by judge when no verdict reached on two jury trials") 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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