§ 1702 Default judgment
§ 1702.1 Default judgment without hearing in open court; required information; certifications
§ 1703 Scope of judgment
§ 1704 Default judgment in suits against the state or a political subdivision

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK II > Title V > Chapter 6 - Default

  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.