Art. 4922 Notice of judgment; justice of the peace courts; district courts with concurrent jurisdiction

When a justice of the peace court or a district court with the same authority signs a final judgment, the parties must be told about it. This rule says that notice has to follow the same process spelled out in Article 1913.

In practice, this means the court or clerk sends written notice to the people involved in the case once a judge signs a final decision. This notice is not just a formality. It starts the clock on important deadlines, like how much time you have to ask for a new trial or file an appeal.

If you are involved in a case in one of these courts, pay close attention to when you receive this notice. Missing the notice or not acting quickly after you get it could cost you the chance to challenge the judgment later.