2018 Louisiana Laws
Code of Civil Procedure
CCP 4921 - Final default judgment; justice of the peace courts; district courts with concurrent jurisdiction
Art. 4921. Final default judgment; justice of the peace courts; district courts with concurrent jurisdiction
A. If the defendant fails to answer timely, or if he fails to appear at the trial, and the plaintiff proves his case, a final default judgment in favor of plaintiff may be rendered. No preliminary default is necessary.
B. The plaintiff may obtain a final default judgment only by producing relevant and competent evidence which establishes a prima facie case. When the suit is for a sum due on an open account, promissory note, negotiable instrument, or other conventional obligation, prima facie proof may be submitted by affidavit. When the demand is based upon a promissory note or other negotiable instrument, no proof of any signature thereon shall be required.
Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 2017, No. 419, §1.
