La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1002

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1002, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Answer or other pleading filed prior to signing of default judgment

Official statutory text

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1001, the defendant may file his answer or other pleading at any time prior to the signing of a default judgment against him.

Acts 2017, No. 419, §1; Acts 2021, No. 174, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

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