§ 18:1367.9 — Actions by or against the state in connection with contracts

Louisiana § 18:1367.9

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 18: Conservation

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§1367.9. Actions by or against the state in connection with contracts
A. Solicitation and award of contracts. The Nineteenth Judicial District Court shall
have exclusive venue over an action between the state and a bidder, offeror, or contractor,
prospective or actual, to determine whether a solicitation or award of a contract is in
accordance with the constitution, statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the
solicitation. Such actions shall extend to all kinds of actions, whether for monetary damages
or for declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief.
B. Debarment or suspension. The Nineteenth Judicial District Court shall have
exclusive venue over an action between the state and a person who is subject to a suspension
or debarment proceeding, to determine whether the debarment or suspension is in accordance
with the constitution, statutes, and regulations. Such actions shall extend to actions for
declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief.
C. Actions under contracts or for breach of contract. The Nineteenth Judicial District
Court shall have exclusive venue over an action between the state and a contractor who
contracts with the state, for any cause of action which arises under or by virtue of the
contract, whether the action is on the contract or for a breach of the contract or whether the
action is for declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief.
D. Limited finality for administrative determinations. In any judicial action under
this Section, factual or legal determination by employees, agents, or other persons appointed
by the state shall have no finality and shall not be conclusive, notwithstanding any contract
provision, regulation, or rule of law to the contrary, except to the extent provided in R.S.
18:1367.2(E), 1367.3(F), 1367.4(E), 1367.6(E), 1367.7(E), and 1367.8(E).
E. Writs or appeals; district court decisions. Any party aggrieved by a final judgment
or interlocutory order or ruling of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court may appeal or seek
review thereof, as the case may be, to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit or the Supreme Court
of Louisiana, as otherwise permitted in civil cases by law and the constitution.

Legislative History

Acts 2025, No. 208, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.