2021 Louisiana Laws
Code of Civil Procedure
Art. 1002. Answer or other pleading filed prior to signing of final default judgment

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1001, the defendant may file his answer or other pleading at any time prior to the signing of a final default judgment against him.

NOTE: Art. 1002 as amended by Acts 2021, No. 174, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

Art. 1002. Answer or other pleading filed prior to signing of default judgment

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1001, the defendant may file his answer or other pleading at any time prior to the signing of a default judgment against him.

Acts 2017, No. 419, §1; Acts 2021, No. 174, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

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