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La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611 (2026)

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CHAPTER 30. CONTEMPT

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Cited in 176 cases (15 in the last 5 years), 1952–2025 · leading case: Fink v. Bryant, 801 So. 2d 346 (La. 2001).

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Fink v. Bryant, 801 So. 2d 346 (La. 2001). · cites it 5× “§ 13:4611 regulate contempt procedure in civil cases.”

City of Kenner v. Jumonville, 701 So. 2d 223 (La. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 12× “221-227 and LSA-R.S. 13:4611. LSA-C.C.P. art. 224 provides in pertinent part: A constructive contempt of court is any contempt other than a direct one.”

Howard v. Oden, 5 So. 3d 989 (La. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 8× “R.S. 13:4611. That statute provides, in pertinent part: Except as otherwise provided for by law: (1) The supreme court, the courts of appeal, the district courts, family courts, juvenile courts and the city courts may punish a person adjudged guilty of a contempt of court…”

Boudreaux v. Vankerkhove, 993 So. 2d 725 (La. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 4× “R.S. 13:4611. La. C.C.P. art. 227. According to La.”

In Reference to the Interdiction of Jones, 54 So. 3d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 6× “The punishment which a court may impose upon a person adjudged guilty of contempt of court is provided in R.S.13:4611.” La.C.C.P. art. 227. The appellants were found in contempt for the willful disobedience of a court order, which constitutes constructive contempt of court.”

Dazet Mortg. Solutions LLC v. Faia, 116 So. 3d 711 (La. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 6× “R.S. 13:4611 permits only a maximum fine of $500.”

Rogers v. Dickens, 959 So. 2d 940 (La. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 4× “R.S. 13:4611. STANDARD OF REVIEW A trial court is vested with great discretion in determining whether a party should be held in contempt, and its decision will only be reversed when the appellate court discerns an abuse of that discretion.”

In Re Succession of Horrell, 993 So. 2d 354 (La. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 5× “Horrell alleges that the trial court erred in that the trial court does not have the authority to order payments to attorneys or litigants in lieu of a contempt fine.”

Fontana v. Fontana, 426 So. 2d 351 (La. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 5× “Fontana was "found to be in willful contempt for violating orders of this Court in refusing to pay child support and alimony, refusing to maintain his wife in possession of the family car, and refusing to return the minor child following visitations on February 21 and again on…”

Brunet v. Magnolia Quarterboats, Inc., 711 So. 2d 308 (La. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 4× “R.S.13:4611. La. C.C.P. art. 224 provides in pertinent part: A constructive contempt of court is any contempt other than a direct one.”

Leger v. Leger, 808 So. 2d 632 (La. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 4× “The punishment a court may impose upon a person adjudged guilty of contempt of court is provided in LSA-R.S. 13:4611. The penalty which may be imposed for contempt of court for disobeying an order for the payment of child support or spousal support is a fine of not more than…”

City of Baton Rouge v. Douglas, 218 So. 3d 158 (La. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “Douglas’s claim that the City/Parish has willfully disobeyed the April 30, 2010 “constructive contempt” order of the trial court, we note that the April 30, 2010 order solely granted his motion to strike a memorandum in opposition filed by the City /Parish in response to his…”

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— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1) — 1 case

City of Baton Rouge v. Douglas, 218 So. 3d 158 (La. Ct. App. 2017). “Douglas’s claim that the City/Parish has willfully disobeyed the April 30, 2010 “constructive contempt” order of the trial court, we note that the April 30, 2010 order solely granted his motion to strike a memorandum in opposition filed by the City /Parish in response to his…”

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(a) — 2 cases

Johnson & Placke v. Norris, 874 So. 2d 340 (La. Ct. App. 2004).

Cormier v. Roberson, 691 So. 2d 807 (La. Ct. App. 1997).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(b) — 4 cases

Arrington v. Arrington, 930 So. 2d 1068 (La. Ct. App. 2006).

Geo-je's Civic Ass'n Inc. v. Reed, 525 So. 2d 192 (La. Ct. App. 1988).

Long v. Hutchins, 926 So. 2d 556 (La. Ct. App. 2006).

Avery v. Louisiana Leadership Fund, LLC (E.D. La. 2024).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(c) — 7 cases

City of Kenner v. Jumonville, 701 So. 2d 223 (La. Ct. App. 1997). “221-227 and LSA-R.S. 13:4611. LSA-C.C.P. art. 224 provides in pertinent part: A constructive contempt of court is any contempt other than a direct one.”

Davis v. Davis, 997 So. 2d 149 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

Johnson & Placke v. Norris, 874 So. 2d 340 (La. Ct. App. 2004).

Brown v. Taylor, 728 So. 2d 1058 (La. Ct. App. 1999).

Lutke v. Lutke, 750 So. 2d 512 (La. Ct. App. 2000).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(d) — 24 cases

Fink v. Bryant, 801 So. 2d 346 (La. 2001). “§ 13:4611 regulate contempt procedure in civil cases.”

Rogers v. Dickens, 959 So. 2d 940 (La. Ct. App. 2007). “R.S. 13:4611. STANDARD OF REVIEW A trial court is vested with great discretion in determining whether a party should be held in contempt, and its decision will only be reversed when the appellate court discerns an abuse of that discretion.”

Boudreaux v. Vankerkhove, 993 So. 2d 725 (La. Ct. App. 2008). “R.S. 13:4611. La. C.C.P. art. 227. According to La.”

Leger v. Leger, 808 So. 2d 632 (La. Ct. App. 2001). “The punishment a court may impose upon a person adjudged guilty of contempt of court is provided in LSA-R.S. 13:4611. The penalty which may be imposed for contempt of court for disobeying an order for the payment of child support or spousal support is a fine of not more than…”

Davis v. Davis, 997 So. 2d 149 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(d)(i) — 6 cases

Tiffany Nielsen v. Nakia Nielsen (La. Ct. App. 2023).

Terence St. Germain v. Lesley Simmons St. Germain (La. Ct. App. 2019).

Corey David Treas v. Chantal Elizabeth Koerner (La. Ct. App. 2019).

Katherine Reznik Benoit v. Benjamin Paul Benoit (La. Ct. App. 2024).

Rafael Antonio Mena Chavez A/K/A Sergio Balboa, Individually & on Behalf of His Minor Child., Ingrid Mena Perez & Kelvin Perez & Plaintiff-Intervenors Emr (Usa Holdings), Inc., & S. Recycling, LLC v. Metso Minerals Indus., Inc. N/K/A Metso Outotech USA, Inc. & Abc Ins. Co. (La. 2024).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(e) — 1 case

Blair v. Knight, 977 So. 2d 303 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(e)(iv) — 3 cases

Spring v. Edwards, 25 So. 3d 247 (La. Ct. App. 2009).

Luv N' Care, Ltd. v. Jackel Int'l Ltd., 269 So. 3d 1136 (La. Ct. App. 2019).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(f) — 1 case

Howard v. Oden, 5 So. 3d 989 (La. Ct. App. 2009). “R.S. 13:4611. That statute provides, in pertinent part: Except as otherwise provided for by law: (1) The supreme court, the courts of appeal, the district courts, family courts, juvenile courts and the city courts may punish a person adjudged guilty of a contempt of court…”

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(1)(g) — 5 cases

Camalo v. Estrada, 257 So. 3d 202 (La. Ct. App. 2018).

Ramelli Janitorial Serv., Inc. v. IV Waste, L.L.C. (La. Ct. App. 2023).

Cera Marie Vitaliano v. Christopher David Blackstock (La. Ct. App. 2025).

Succession of Bettye Lou Thomas Moore (La. Ct. App. 2022).

Terence St. Germain v. Lesley Simmons St. Germain (La. Ct. App. 2019).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(2) — 1 case

Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Bd. v. Johnson, 372 So. 2d 585 (La. Ct. App. 1979).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(3) — 4 cases

Louisiana State Bd. of Med. Examiners v. Bates, 249 So. 2d 127 (La. 1971).

In re T.S., 32 So. 3d 1026 (La. Ct. App. 2010).

In Re Ts, 32 So. 3d 1026 (La. Ct. App. 2010).

Louisiana State Bd. of Med. Examiners v. Doty, 258 So. 2d 639 (La. Ct. App. 1972).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(4) — 1 case

Rosselli v. Rosselli, 352 So. 2d 370 (La. Ct. App. 1977).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(A) — 6 cases

Riley v. Pennix, 442 So. 2d 563 (La. Ct. App. 1983).

Graval v. Graval, 355 So. 2d 1057 (La. Ct. App. 1978).

Wall v. Wall, 230 So. 2d 420 (La. Ct. App. 1969).

Ourso v. Ourso, 282 So. 2d 157 (La. Ct. App. 1973).

Wollman v. GRAVAL, 355 So. 2d 1057 (La. Ct. App. 1978).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(A)(2) — 2 cases

Branstetter v. Purohit, 958 So. 2d 740 (La. Ct. App. 2007).

Martin v. Martin, 469 So. 2d 1108 (La. Ct. App. 1985).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(A)(4) — 5 cases

State v. Austin, 374 So. 2d 1252 (La. 1979).

Fontana v. Fontana, 426 So. 2d 351 (La. Ct. App. 1983). “Fontana was "found to be in willful contempt for violating orders of this Court in refusing to pay child support and alimony, refusing to maintain his wife in possession of the family car, and refusing to return the minor child following visitations on February 21 and again on…”

Dove v. Dove, 386 So. 2d 127 (La. Ct. App. 1980).

Debetaz v. Debetaz, 421 So. 2d 379 (La. Ct. App. 1982).

Bell v. Bell, 386 So. 2d 1096 (La. Ct. App. 1980).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(D) — 1 case

Cera Marie Vitaliano v. Christopher David Blackstock (La. Ct. App. 2025).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(D)(i) — 1 case

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(c) — 1 case

Employers Mut. Cas. Co. v. Joseph T. Lofton & Natasha Starks Reversed; Reversed; Vacated; Remanded. Marcotte, J., concurs with reasons set forth by J. Ellender. (La. Ct. App. 2024).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(d) — 6 cases

Soileau v. Smith's True Value & Rental, 40 So. 3d 379 (La. Ct. App. 2010).

George v. Nero, 839 So. 2d 1085 (La. Ct. App. 2003).

Kopnicky v. Citgo Petroleum Corp., 215 So. 3d 746 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

Allen v. Allen, 132 So. 3d 380 (La. 2013).

Allen v. Martin, 127 So. 3d 907 (La. 2013).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(d)(e) — 1 case

LeBlanc v. LeBlanc, 953 So. 2d 115 (La. Ct. App. 2007).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(d)(i) — 1 case

Employers Mut. Cas. Co. v. Joseph T. Lofton & Natasha Starks Reversed; Reversed; Vacated; Remanded. Marcotte, J., concurs with reasons set forth by J. Ellender. (La. Ct. App. 2024).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(g) — 1 case

Wendy Deben MacQuet v. Dominique MacQuet (La. Ct. App. 2020).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(b) — 1 case

Yokum v. Nicholas S. Karno II, Inc., 126 So. 3d 723 (La. Ct. App. 2013).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(c) — 1 case

Kairdolf v. Kairdolf, 58 So. 3d 527 (La. Ct. App. 2011).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(d) — 15 cases

Jaligam v. Pochampally, 162 So. 3d 464 (La. Ct. App. 2015).

In Reference to the Interdiction of Jones, 54 So. 3d 54 (La. Ct. App. 2010). “The punishment which a court may impose upon a person adjudged guilty of contempt of court is provided in R.S.13:4611.” La.C.C.P. art. 227. The appellants were found in contempt for the willful disobedience of a court order, which constitutes constructive contempt of court.”

Lockett v. UV Ins. Risk Retention Grp., Inc., 180 So. 3d 557 (La. Ct. App. 2015).

Garcia v. Garcia, 49 So. 3d 601 (La. Ct. App. 2010).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(d)(i) — 2 cases

Rockett v. Rockett, 223 So. 3d 1227 (La. Ct. App. 2017).

Allen v. Allen, 171 So. 3d 922 (La. 2015).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(e) — 1 case

Morris v. Morris, 889 So. 2d 1048 (La. Ct. App. 2004).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(e)(i) — 1 case

LeBlanc v. LeBlanc, 953 So. 2d 115 (La. Ct. App. 2007).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(e)(iii) — 1 case

LeBlanc v. LeBlanc, 953 So. 2d 115 (La. Ct. App. 2007).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(e)(iv) — 2 cases

State ex rel. Dep't of Child. & Fam. Servs., Child Support Enf't ex rel. Bushman v. Knapp, 216 So. 3d 130 (La. Ct. App. 2017).

Smith v. Pillow-Smith, 52 So. 3d 264 (La. Ct. App. 2010).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(f) — 2 cases

LeBlanc v. LeBlanc, 953 So. 2d 115 (La. Ct. App. 2007).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4611(l)(g) — 1 case

Lepine v. Lepine, 223 So. 3d 666 (La. Ct. App. 2017).

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