La. Stat. tit. 13 § 4152
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
On or before ten days after the date of filing of the suit, defendant shall file his answer to plaintiff's demand, and after the answer is filed, or as a part thereof, defendant may file a motion for a summary trial of the cause. Upon the filing of the motion, the judge shall sign an order fixing the case for trial by preference in not less than five days, nor more than ten days, from date of such filing.
La. R.S. § 13:4152