Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:107 – Service of answer on plaintiff
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:107
- 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.
The defendant shall file an answer within fifteen days after the service upon the defendant of the notice of the time fixed for the trial. The answer shall be served personally or by mail on either the plaintiff or his attorney of record in the suit.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 453, §1.