Louisiana § RS 19:6 - Service of answer on plaintiff
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:6 — Service of answer on plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:6. Service of answer on plaintiff
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.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 19:6
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:6 cover?
Section RS 19:6 ("Service of answer on plaintiff") 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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