Jurisdiction over Property

Question 1

Jurisdiction in rem

Answer 1

Gives the LA courts the power to exercise jurisdiction over property located in the state and claimed or owned by nonresidents over whom the court otherwise lacks personal jurisdiction.

Question 2

Where in rem action should be brought

Answer 2

in the parish where the property is located

Question 3

Quasi in rem jurisdiction

Answer 3

Authorizes a court to impose a money judgment against a non-resident who owns property in LA even though the court otherwise lacks personal jurisdiction over the nonresident.

Commenced by attachment of the nonresident’s property

Unless the nonresident subjects himself to personal jurisdiction, any judgment rendered may only be executed against the attached properly.