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La. Dist. Ct. R. art. 9.19
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Rule 9.19 Default Judgments
Title II: Rules for Civil Proceedings in District Courts | Chapter 9: Procedure
Rule Text
By moving for a default judgment, the plaintiff or his attorney is certifying to the court that the defendant in the principal or incidental demand has failed to answer or file other pleadings within the time prescribed by law or by the court, provided notice that the plaintiff intends to obtain a default judgment is sent if required, unless such notice is waived.
Amendment history: Adopted April 1, 2002, effective April 1, 2002; amended June 2, 2003, effective July 1, 2003; amended November 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010; amended March 31, 2022, effective March 31, 2022.