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Appealing an Eviction - What
Rights Do I Have? Tips on Searching
by: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans
office)
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A. If you can't pay the appeal costs, you may ask the
court (generally the parish, city or district court) for
an order to let you appeal in forma pauperis. The court
should grant your in forma pauperis application if your
income is below 125% of federal poverty guidelines.
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A. Check the court rules for the appeals court that will
hear your appeal. These rules may be available on
that court's web page.
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