Louisiana Statutes
§ 19:7 — Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses
Louisiana § 19:7
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 19Corporations and Associations
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 19:7 (2026).
Text
Failure of the defendant in any such suit to timely file any answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings constitutes a waiver by the defendant of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation.
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Legislative History
Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 19:1
§ 19:1§ 19:10
Transfer of ownership§ 19:101
§ 19:101§ 19:107
Service of answer on plaintiff§ 19:111
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Bluebook (online)
Louisiana § 19:7, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/19%3A7.