Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1006 – Alternative defenses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1006
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
An answer may set forth two or more defenses in the alternative, even though the factual or legal bases thereof may be inconsistent or mutually exclusive. All allegations in such cases are made subject to the obligations set forth in Article 863.