Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 2251 – Execution only in trial court; appellate court judgment
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 2251
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A judgment can be executed only by a trial court.
A party seeking to execute a judgment of an appellate court must first file a certified copy with the clerk of the trial court. This filing may be made without prior notice to the adverse party.