LCRLJ 49.  VERDICTS

     (f)  Manner of Giving Verdict.

     (1)  Receiving Verdict During Absence of Counsel.  A party
     or attorney desiring to be present at the return of the
     verdict must remain in attendance at the courthouse or be
     available by telephone call.  If a party or attorney fails
     to appear within ten (10) minutes of telephone notice to the
     attorney's office, home, or other number, the Court may
     proceed to take the verdict in the absence of such party or
     attorney.  In such case, the Jury shall be individually
     polled and the identity of any dissenting jurors recorded.