La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1072

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1072, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Service of cross-claim, citation unnecessary

Official statutory text

The petition in a cross-claim shall be served on the co-party in the manner prescribed by Article 1314. Citation of the co-party shall not be necessary.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 63, §1.

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