Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4152 – Same; motion for summary trial; date of trial
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4152
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
On or before ten days after the date of filing of the suit, defendant shall file his answer to plaintiff‘s demand, and after the answer is filed, or as a part thereof, defendant may file a motion for a summary trial of the cause. Upon the filing of the motion, the judge shall sign an order fixing the case for trial by preference in not less than five days, nor more than ten days, from date of such filing.