Louisiana § RS 13:5219 - Answer and reconventional demand
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5219 — Answer and reconventional demand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5219. Answer and reconventional demand
A. A defendant shall register for an account within the program, link the claim to an existing account within the program, or seek an exemption from participating in the program within ten days of service of the affidavit of claim.
B. A defendant who seeks an exemption and is denied the exemption shall register for an account within the program or link the claim to an existing account within the program within ten days of receiving the denial.
C. If a defendant fails to register or request an exemption within the delays provided in this Section, the plaintiff may file a motion to enter a default judgment in an amount not to exceed the amount requested in the affidavit of claim.
D. While participating in the program, the defendant may raise and present evidence on any reconventional demand or counterclaim without the need to formally file a demand or claim. The program may result in an agreement with the defendant as the judgment creditor. However, if an agreement or settlement of the claim is not reached, the defendant may file a reconventional demand or counterclaim and pay the appropriate filing fee no later than ten days after referral to the clerk to set the matter for a trial de novo.
Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:5219
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5219 cover?
Section RS 13:5219 ("Answer and reconventional demand") 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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