CCP 1 - Jurisdiction defined - Louisiana Statutes

LOUISIANA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

BOOK I

COURTS, ACTIONS, AND PARTIES

TITLE I

COURTS

CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION

Art. 1. Jurisdiction defined

Jurisdiction is the legal power and authority of a court to hear and determine an action or proceeding involving the legal relations of the parties, and to grant the relief to which they are entitled.