Louisiana § RS 48:452 - Laches by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment
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§ RS 48:452. Laches by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment
If a defendant fails to file his answer timely, the department shall thereafter give affirmative notice, by certified mail, to such defendant of the pendency of the proceedings. If an answer is not filed within ten days after the date on which such notice is mailed, the court shall render final judgment fixing just compensation in the amount deposited into the registry of court and awarding that sum to the defendant.
Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 117, §1; Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1976, No. 391, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1976.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:452 cover?
Section RS 48:452 ("Laches by defendant forfeits defenses; judgment") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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