Execution only in trial court; appellate court judgment
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2251
in effect2251. Execution only in trial court; appellate court judgment
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.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111414Fetched: 10/20/2026
