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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2456

Contempt

activein force · 1988-06-10 – presentact-effective-date

If the motion and order have been served personally on the judgment debtor, as provided by law or if service is obtained pursuant to Article 1261, and the judgment debtor refuses to appear for the examination or to produce his books, papers, or other documents when ordered to do so, or if he refuses to answer any question held pertinent by the court, the judgment debtor may be punished for contempt.

History

Amended by Acts 1988, No. 37, §1, eff. June 10, 1988.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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