Louisiana § RS 13:4152 - Same; motion for summary trial; date of trial
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§ RS 13:4152. Same; motion for summary trial; date of trial
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.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4152 cover?
Section RS 13:4152 ("Same; motion for summary trial; date of trial") 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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