La. Stat. tit. 19 § 7

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 19:7 - Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses

Failure of the defendant in any such suit to timely file any answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings constitutes a waiver by the defendant of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation.

La. R.S. § 19:7

Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.

Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. 1/1/1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.