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Louisiana Small Claims Courts
In Louisiana, the City Court hears small claims actions, as set out in R.S. 13.5201. Some eviction cases are heard in small claims court, if the rent at issue is sufficiently small. Amounts at issue are limited to $3,000 ($2,000 for movable property).
- Small Claims Division - Baton Rouge City Court [PDF] Covers filing a claim, preparing for court and more.
- New Orleans City Clerks of the Court Brief description of jurisdiction of civil court.
Last updated on 07/09/07
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