Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 593 – Venue
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 593
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
A. An action brought on behalf of a class shall be brought in a parish of proper venue as to the defendant.
B. An action brought against a class shall be brought in a parish of proper venue as to any member of the class named as a defendant.
Acts 1989, No. 117, §1; Acts 1997, No. 839, §1, eff. July 1, 1997.