Jurisdiction defined
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1
in effect1. 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.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111103Fetched: 10/20/2026
