Louisiana § RS 9:4259 - Determination of rules of procedure
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4259 — Determination of rules of procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4259. Determination of rules of procedure
A. Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the parties are free to agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitral tribunal in conducting the proceedings.
B. Failing an agreement, the arbitral tribunal may, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, conduct the arbitration in a manner it considers appropriate. The power conferred upon the arbitral tribunal includes the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.
Acts 2006, No. 795, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4259 cover?
Section RS 9:4259 ("Determination of rules of procedure") 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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