La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1797

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Section 1797 - Number required for verdict
A. If trial is by a jury of six, five of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, nine of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
C. If the parties have stipulated pursuant to Article 1761(B)that the remaining jurors shall try the issues specified if members of the jury die or become disqualified, they also shall stipulate as to the number of jurors who must concur to render a verdict.

La. C.P. § 1797

Added by Acts 1983, No. 534, §7.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 534, §7.