2018 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 3130 - Appeal from award; prepayment and repayment of penalty.

Universal Citation: LA Civ Code 3130 (2018)

Art. 3130. Appeal from award; prepayment and repayment of penalty.

He who is not satisfied with the award, may appeal from it, though the parties had renounced such appeal by the submission; but the appellant before being heard on his appeal, ought to pay the penalty stipulated in the submission, if any has been stipulated; and this penalty shall ever be due, though the appellant afterwards renounces his appeal; but if he succeeds to have the award reversed, either in whole or in part, the court who shall pronounce on the appeal, shall order the re-payment of the penalty; but if the award is confirmed, the penalty which has been paid, shall operate no diminution on the amount of the award.

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