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urn: urn:us-la:rs:26:304
citation: "R.S. 26:304"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 26 › Chapter 2 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1987, number: 696, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Summary proceedings on appeal

All proceedings in the district and appellate courts arising under this Part are civil in nature and shall be heard summarily by the court, without a jury, shall take precedence over other civil cases, and shall be tried in chambers or in open court, and in or out of term.