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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4902

Citation in parish and city courts

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A. The citation shall summon the defendant to comply with the demand of the plaintiff against him, or to state his answer to the demand, within the delay provided by Article 4903, and shall state the location where the court is to be held.

B. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the citation.

C. The citation shall conform to the requirements for citation issuing out of the district court.

History

Acts 1986, No. 156, §1.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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