Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1418 (2026)

Jurisdiction

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§1418.  Jurisdiction

A.  A consumer transaction or modification of a consumer transaction is made in this state when: (1) a writing signed by the consumer and evidencing the obligation is received by the merchant in this state, or when (2) the merchant negotiates in this state personally or by mail, telephone or otherwise, for a transaction with a consumer consummated outside the state.

B.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this Act applies if the consumer is a resident of this state at the time of the consumer transaction and either of the conditions specified in Subsection A of this section are present.  

C.  The following terms of a writing executed by a consumer are invalid with respect to consumer transactions or modifications thereof: (1) that the law of another state will apply; (2) that the consumer consents to the jurisdiction of another state; or (3) any term that fixes venue.  

Added by Acts 1972, No. 759, §1.  

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 1978–2018 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Guste v. Gen. Motors Corp., 370 So. 2d 477 (La. 1979).
State Ex Rel. Guste v. Gen. Motors Corp., 370 So. 2d 477 (La. 1979). · cites it 2× “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418." This section authorizes the court in the state's injunction suit to order restitution to any aggrieved person for any property acquired by means of an unfair trade practice.”
State v. Astra Zeneca AB, 249 So. 3d 38 (La. Ct. App. 2018). “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418. Such orders shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Revocation, forfeiture, or suspension of any license, charter, franchise, certificate, or other evidence of authority of any person to do…”
Posadas v. the Pool Depot, Inc., 858 So. 2d 611 (La. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “Furthermore, under LSA-R.S. 51:1418(B), the Louisiana Binding Arbitration Law, LSA-R.”
Simpson v. Grimes, 849 So. 2d 740 (La. Ct. App. 2003). “R.S. 51:1418, which provides in pertinent part: § 1418.”
State Ex Rel. Guste v. Gen. Motors Corp., 354 So. 2d 770 (La. Ct. App. 1978). “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418." [4] LSA-C.C.P. art. 591(1) provides: Art.”
State v. Abbott Labs., Inc., 208 So. 3d 384 (La. Ct. App. 2016). “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418. Such orders shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Revocation, forfeiture, or suspension of any license, charter, franchise, certificate, or other evidence of authority of any person to do…”
Bowman v. F. Christiana & Co., Inc., 553 So. 2d 971 (La. Ct. App. 1989). “R.S. 51:1418 (up to $5,000.00 per violation for engaging in unlawful trade practices); La.”
State Ex Rel. Ieyoub v. Classic Soft Trim, Inc., 663 So. 2d 835 (La. Ct. App. 1995). “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418. The defendants urged in the district court the exception of lack of procedural capacity on the part of the State to be a party to the action.”
Huey T. Littleton Claims Serv. v. McGuffee, 554 So. 2d 753 (La. Ct. App. 1989). “51:1405, whichever may be applicable to that party under R.S. 51:1418.” Under this provision the trial court was justified in rendering the additional relief in the form of an award of damages.”
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1418(B): 1 case
Posadas v. the Pool Depot, Inc., 858 So. 2d 611 (La. Ct. App. 2003). “Furthermore, under LSA-R.S. 51:1418(B), the Louisiana Binding Arbitration Law, LSA-R.”
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1418(C): 1 case
Posadas v. the Pool Depot, Inc., 858 So. 2d 611 (La. Ct. App. 2003). “Furthermore, under LSA-R.S. 51:1418(B), the Louisiana Binding Arbitration Law, LSA-R.”
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