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Civil action; commencement; amicable demand unnecessary

La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 421
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421. Civil action; commencement; amicable demand unnecessary A civil action is a demand for the enforcement of a legal right. It is commenced by the filing of a pleading presenting the demand to a court of competent jurisdiction. Amicable demand is not a condition precedent to a civil action, unless specifically required by law.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111936Fetched: 10/20/2026

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