§ 12:523. Appeal from council order.

(a)

The owner, occupant, agent or other representative of the owner may appeal from the decision of the council to the district court having jurisdiction over the property. The appeal shall be made by the filing of a suit against the city-parish, setting forth the reasons why the decision or order of the council is illegal or improper and the issue shall be tried de novo and by preference in the district court. Where a grave public emergency has been declared by the governing authority, the owner of the building who desires to prevent the demolition or removal thereof must file his petition within forty-eight (48) hours and must, at the time of the filing of the petition, furnish such bond as may be fixed by the district judge to cover any damage that might be caused by the condition of the building.

(b)

Either party may appeal from the judgment of the district court as in other cases.

(Parish Code 1962, Title 12, § 523)