Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4903 – Delay for answering in parish and city courts
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 4903
- 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.
The defendant shall answer within ten days of the service of citation, except that when the citation is served through the secretary of state, the delay, as to all defendants, shall be fifteen days after service.
Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.