Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1731 – Issues triable by jury
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1731
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A. Except as limited by Article 1732, the right of trial by jury is recognized.
B. Except as otherwise provided, the nature and amount of the principal demand shall determine whether any issue in the principal or incidental demand is triable by jury.
C. If the compulsory reconventional demand is triable by a jury, but the principal demand is not, the compulsory reconventional demand may be tried by a jury.
Acts 1983, No. 534, §1; Acts 1995, No. 661, §1.