Louisiana Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Louisiana is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
The Supreme Court, and Louisiana state law, are historically based in the colonial governments of France and Spain during the early 18th century. The current Supreme Court traces its roots back to these beginnings.
Read more about Louisiana Supreme Court: French and Spanish Colonial Government, American Colonial Government, Jurisdiction and Appeals
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