Louisiana Court of Appeal First Circuit Denies Gerald Ford's Rehearing Application

• Gerald Ford submitted an application for rehearing on August 19, 2026, in connection with the 21st Judicial District Court's Parish of Livingston case number 23-FELN-046894.
• The request for rehearing was not considered by the judges assigned to the case, McCLENDON, J., GREENE and STROMBERG, JJ.
• In Louisiana's Court of Appeal, First Circuit, there is a strict fourteen-day deadline for filing rehearing applications after the rendition of the judgment.

The request for rehearing was not considered by the judges assigned to the case, McCLENDON, J., GREENE and STROMBERG, JJ.

Gerald Ford, a party in a case before the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, recently submitted an application for rehearing. The application was filed on August 19, 2026, in connection with the 21st Judicial District Court's Parish of Livingston case number 23-FELN-046894. According to court records, the request for rehearing was not considered by the judges assigned to the case, McCLENDON, J., GREENE and STROMBERG, JJ.

In Louisiana's Court of Appeal, First Circuit, there is a strict deadline for filing rehearing applications. As stated in the court's rules, an application for rehearing must be submitted to the clerk within fourteen days after the rendition of the judgment. This means that parties have a limited window to review the decision and decide whether to seek further review. The fourteen-day deadline is crucial for lawyers handling appeals, as it can significantly impact their clients' chances of success.

The State of Louisiana v Gerald Ford appeal decision highlights the importance of adhering to court-imposed deadlines in the appeals process. Lawyers must carefully review the rules and procedures governing rehearing applications, as failure to comply with these requirements can result in missed opportunities for their clients. The case serves as a reminder that timely action is essential in navigating the complex landscape of US case law appeals.

Lawyers should note the fourteen-day deadline for filing a rehearing application in this case, and consider whether it applies to their own clients' appeals.

Source: Original reporting via State Of Louisiana v. Gerald Ford (1)