Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1032 – Form of petition
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1032
- 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.
An incidental demand shall be commenced by a petition which shall comply with the requirements of Articles 891, 892 and 893. An incidental demand instituted by the defendant in the principal action may be incorporated in his answer to the principal demand. In this event, the caption shall indicate appropriately the dual character of the combined pleading.
Amended by Acts 1988, No. 443, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 443, §3.}}