La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3722
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
When the mortgagee enforces a conventional mortgage by an ordinary proceeding, he must first obtain a judgment against the mortgagor and then execute the judgment. If it is not possible to obtain a personal judgment against the mortgagor, then the judgment shall be in rem.
La. C.P. § 3722