Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:803 – Proceedings in rem
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:803
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
The person suffering the injury, loss, or damage may proceed in rem against the offending vessel to recover therefor in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the procedure provided in this Sub-part.