Frix
Try Donna

Jurisdiction over subject matter

LouisianaStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

LA Code › Code code-of-civil-procedure › Article 2

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

Jurisdiction over the subject matter is the legal power and authority of a court to hear and determine a particular class of actions or proceedings, based upon the object of the demand, the amount in dispute, or the value of the right asserted.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

A word about cookies

We need a few to keep you signed in and the library working. The rest help us see which pages people use and where they get stuck. They stay off unless you say yes.

Jurisdiction over subject matter · La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2 | Frix