La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4901
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
In suits in a parish court or a city court, written pleadings shall be required; provided, that a court may by rule provide for oral pleadings for suits in which the amount in dispute is two thousand dollars or less, and prescribe the form of such pleadings.
La. C.P. § 4901