Louisiana § RS 13:4792 - Decision by judge when jury fail to render verdict
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4792 — Decision by judge when jury fail to render verdict, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4792. Decision by judge when jury fail to render verdict
If the jury do not agree, or fail to render a verdict either for the plaintiff or defendant, the jury shall be discharged, and the case shall be immediately submitted to the judge upon the pleadings and evidence already on file, as if the case had been originally tried without the intervention of the jury. The judge shall decide the case at once, without any further proceedings, arguments, continuance or delay.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4792
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4792 cover?
Section RS 13:4792 ("Decision by judge when jury fail to render verdict") 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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