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2021 Louisiana Laws
Code of Civil Procedure
Art. 1791. Comment on facts by judge prohibited
Universal Citation: LA Code Civ Pro art. 1791 (2021)
The judge in the presence of the jury shall not comment upon the facts of the case, either by commenting upon or recapitulating the evidence, repeating the testimony of any witness, or giving an opinion as to what has been proved, not proved, or refuted.
Acts 1983, No. 534, §7.
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