La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2901

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2901, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Contradictory trial required; time to file opposition

Official statutory text

If an objection is made to the ex parte probate of a testament, as provided in Article 2882, the testament may be probated only at a contradictory trial of the matter.

Acts 2025, No. 34, §1.

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