Cite as: 41 CNCA § 1761

Actions under the landlord and tenant procedure shall be tried to the Court. Provided, however, if either party wishes a Reporter, he must notify the Clerk of the Court in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time set for the defendant's appearance and must deposit with said notice with the clerk Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The party wishing a Reporter is liable for the cost of the Reporter and must make satisfactory arrangements with the Reporter for payment. The parties may have the proceedings recorded solely by electronic media. The plaintiff and the defendant shall have the right to offer evidence in their behalf by witnesses appearing at such hearing, and the Judge may call such witnesses and order the production of such documents as he may deem appropriate. The hearing and disposition of such action shall be informal with the sole object of dispensing speedy justice between the parties.

Historical Data

LA 17–91, eff. December 14, 1991.