Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 3825 – Answer; production of person in custody
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 3825
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
The person upon whom the writ has been served, whether it is directed to him or not, shall file an answer stating whether he has custody of the person named in the writ. If the person is in his custody, he shall produce him and state in his answer by what authority he holds the person detained.