La. C.C.P. art. 4850. — Jurisdiction in rem or quasi in rem; executory proceedings

A. A parish court or a city court may exercise jurisdiction quasi in rem over movable or immovable property, or jurisdiction in rem over movable property, in the manner provided by law, if the property is situated within the territorial jurisdiction of the court.

B. A parish court or a city court may issue a writ of seizure and sale in an executory proceeding to enforce a privilege or mortgage on movable or immovable property.