Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:6 – Service of answer on plaintiff
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:6
- 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.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- 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 any answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings within thirty days after the service upon the defendant of the notice of the time fixed for the trial. The answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings shall be served personally or by mail on either the plaintiff or its attorney of record in the suit.
Amended by Acts 1970, No. 429, §1. Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.