Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK II > Title I > Chapter 6 > Section 3 – Cross-Claims
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| § 1071 | Cross-claims |
| § 1072 | Service of cross-claim, citation unnecessary |
| § 1073 | Additional parties |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK II > Title I > Chapter 6 > Section 3 - Cross-Claims
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.