Louisiana § RS 48:451.4 - Trial of less than all issues; stipulation

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:451.4 — Trial of less than all issues; stipulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 48:451.4. Trial of less than all issues; stipulation

The trial of all issues for which jury trial has been requested shall be by jury unless the parties stipulate that the jury trial shall be as to certain issues only, but in all cases there shall be but one trial.  

Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:451.4 cover?

Section RS 48:451.4 ("Trial of less than all issues; stipulation") 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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