Louisiana § RS 48:451.19 - Number required for verdict
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:451.19 — Number required for verdict, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:451.19. Number required for verdict
In order to reach any verdict, five of the jurors trying the case must concur therein.
Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:451.19
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:451.19 cover?
Section RS 48:451.19 ("Number required for 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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