La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1920
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Unless the judgment provides otherwise, costs shall be paid by the party cast, and may be taxed by a rule to show cause.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the court may render judgment for costs, or any part thereof, against any party, as it may consider equitable.
La. C.P. § 1920