La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4902
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4902, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Citation in parish and city courts
Official statutory text
A. The citation shall summon the defendant to comply with the demand of the plaintiff against him, or to state his answer to the demand, within the delay provided by Article 4903, and shall state the location where the court is to be held.
B. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the citation.
C. The citation shall conform to the requirements for citation issuing out of the district court.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
B. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the citation.
C. The citation shall conform to the requirements for citation issuing out of the district court.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
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