§5222. Waiver of right to appeal
A. A plaintiff who files a complaint in the program shall be deemed to have waived
his right to appeal unless the complaint is removed as provided in Subsection B of this
Section or is transferred as provided in R.S. 13:5220.
B. A defendant shall be deemed to have waived his right to appeal unless, within the
time allowed for filing an answer to the complaint, he files a written motion seeking removal
of the action to the ordinary civil docket of the court in which the complaint is filed, which
motion shall be granted immediately.
C. Upon removal as provided in Subsection B of this Section, a plaintiff shall not be
required to pay for additional costs beyond those due under this Section. Any additional
assessed costs shall be paid by the defendant mover.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.