Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:152 – Laches by defendant forfeits defenses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:152
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Failure of a defendant to file his answer timely or to serve copies thereof timely constitutes a waiver of all his defenses to the suit.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 204, §1.