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Rule D. POSSESSORY, PETITIORY AND PARTITION ACTIONS In possessory actions filed under Supplemental Rule (D), process should issue as provided by L.A.R. A(8), B(3)(c), and C(2)(c). Notice requirements must follow L.A.R. A(9), B(4) and C(4). Likewise, a plaintiff may demonstrate exigent circumstances under L.A.R. B(3)(b) by an affidavit setting out that the vessel or other property is in danger of being lost, taken from the jurisdiction of the court, or that other good cause exists for granting expedited proceedings.

A plaintiff who obtains a summons on the basis of exigent circumstances will also be subject to the provisions of L.A.R. C(2)(b) and C(7).