La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3782
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3782, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Except as otherwise provided by law, a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, mandamus, or quo warranto shall be assigned for hearing not less than two or more than ten days after the service of the writ; but, upon proper showing, the court may assign the matter for hearing less than two days after the service of the writ.
Amended by Acts 1964, No. 483, §1; Acts 1966, No. 36, §1.
Amended by Acts 1964, No. 483, §1; Acts 1966, No. 36, §1.
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