La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4917
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4917, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Pleadings; justice of the peace courts; district courts with concurrent jurisdiction
Official statutory text
A. A party or his attorney may state the claim, exceptions, defenses, or other pleas orally to the justice of the peace or the clerk of court. No written pleadings shall be required.
B. A party may file written pleadings if he so desires, but additional fees resulting from written pleadings not required shall not be imposed upon the party cast as costs of court.
C. A defendant shall include in his answer, whether oral or in writing, all of the exceptions upon which he intends to rely.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
B. A party may file written pleadings if he so desires, but additional fees resulting from written pleadings not required shall not be imposed upon the party cast as costs of court.
C. A defendant shall include in his answer, whether oral or in writing, all of the exceptions upon which he intends to rely.
Acts 1986, No. 156, ยง1.
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