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Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses

La. R.S. 19:7
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19:7. Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses 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. Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=81825Fetched: 10/20/2026

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