Section 1003 – Form of answer

The answer shall comply with Articles 853, 854, and 863 and, whenever applicable, with Articles 855 through 861. It shall admit or deny the allegations of the petition as required by Article 1004, state in short and concise terms the material facts upon which the...

Section 1001 – Delay for answering

A defendant shall file his answer within fifteen days after service of citation upon him, except as otherwise provided by law.When an exception is filed prior to answer and is overruled or referred to the merits, or is sustained and an amendment of the petition...

Section 971 – Special motion to strike

A.(1) A cause of action against a person arising from any act of that person in furtherance of the person’s right of petition or free speech under the United States or Louisiana Constitution in connection with a public issue shall be subject to a special motion...