Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4902 – Citation in parish and city courts
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4902
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
A. The citation shall summon the defendant to comply with the demand of the plaintiff against him, or to state his answer to the demand, within the delay provided by Article 4903, and shall state the location where the court is to be held.
B. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the citation.
C. The citation shall conform to the requirements for citation issuing out of the district court.
Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.