La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5095
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 5095 - Same; defense of actionA. The attorney at law appointed by the court to represent a defendant shall use reasonable diligence to inquire of the defendant, and to determine from other available sources, what defense, if any, the defendant may have, and what evidence is available in support thereof.B. Except in an executory proceeding, the attorney may except to the petition, shall file an answer or other pleading in time to prevent a default judgment from being rendered, may plead therein any affirmative defense available, may prosecute an appeal from an adverse judgment, and generally has the same duty, responsibility, and authority in defending the action or proceeding as if he had been retained as counsel for the defendant. 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.