§ Art. 4841 Subject matter jurisdiction

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Art. 4841. Subject matter jurisdiction

    A. The subject matter jurisdiction of parish courts and city courts is limited by the amount in dispute and by the nature of the proceeding, as provided in this Chapter.

    B. For the purposes of this Chapter, the amount in dispute is determined by the amount demanded, including damages pursuant to Civil Code Articles 2315.3 and 2315.4, or value asserted in good faith by the plaintiff, but does not include interest, court costs, attorney fees, or penalties, whether provided by agreement or by law.

    C. If the demand asserted in an amended or supplemental pleading exceeds the jurisdiction of the court, the court shall transfer the action to a court of proper jurisdiction.

    DATE EFFECTIVE--APPLICATION OF ACTS 1990, NO. 521

    Section 5 of Acts 1990, No. 521 (§ 2 of which amends this article) provides:

    “Section 5. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1991, and shall apply to all civil actions filed on or after January 1,
1991. The preclusive effect and authority of a judgment rendered in an action filed before the effective date of this Act shall be determined by the law in effect prior to January 1, 1991.”