Sanctions for Frivolous Civil Appeals in Louisiana

Authors

Gail S. Stephenson

Keywords

Frivolous suits (Civil procedure) -- Law & legislation, Frivolous suits (Civil procedure) -- Government policy, Appellate procedure (Civil procedure), Exceptions (Law), Louisiana, Appellate procedure -- United States

Abstract

The article offers information related to sanctions for frivolous civil appeals under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 2164 in Louisiana. Topics discussed include court case of Parker v. Interstate Life & Accident Insurance Co., penalties for frivolous appeal will not be imposed unless clearly due, and creating an exception to the rule.

Repository Citation

Gail S. Stephenson, Sanctions for Frivolous Civil Appeals in Louisiana, 75 La. L. Rev. (2015)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/vol75/iss4/10