Anyone familiar with The People's Court or Judge Judy will have a general idea of the role of the city courts in New Orleans. They are used by individuals or businesses with small claims, or by landlords seeking to evict tenants.
Over the years, there have been many changes in these courts. Their alignments and powers have often been modified. The number of judges and jurisdictional amounts required have increased. The types of property seized by the constable have changed with the times as well. The public notice of suits and sales, however, has remained constant. Some of those are reprinted in this guide.
Once a case has been decided, the court constable can use a writ of fiera facias to seize and sell property to collect on a judgment. The constable or deputy constable may also evict a tenant by removing all of the tenant's belongings from the premises and then securing the premises for the landlord.
