La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1002

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Acts 3, and 6-407

Section 1002 - Answer or other pleading filed prior to signing of default judgment

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1001, the defendant may file his answer or other pleading at any time prior to the signing of a default judgment against him.

La. C.P. § 1002

Acts 2017, No. 419, §1; Acts 2021, No. 174, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

Amended by Acts 2021, No. 174,s. 1, eff. 1/1/2022.

Amended by Acts 2017, No. 419,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2017.