La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1879
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
When a proceeding under Articles 1871 through 1883 involves the determination of an issue of fact, such issue may be tried and determined in the same manner as issues of fact are tried and determined in other civil actions in the court in which the proceeding is pending.
La. C.P. § 1879