Art. 5098. Validity of proceeding not affected by failure of attorney to perform duties; punishment of attorney
Art. 5098. Validity of proceeding not affected by failure of attorney to perform duties; punishment of attorney The failure of an attorney appointed by the court to represent an unrepresented party to perform any duty imposed upon him by, or the violation by any person of, the provisions of Articles 5092 through 5096 shall not […]
Art. 5182. Restrictions on privilege
Art. 5182. Restrictions on privilege The privilege granted by this Chapter shall be restricted to litigants who are clearly entitled to it, with due regard to the nature of the proceeding, the court costs which otherwise would have to be paid, and the ability of the litigant to pay them or furnish security therefor, so […]
Art. 5121. Bond payable to clerk; cash bonds by plaintiffs authorized; person in interest may sue
CHAPTER 3. BONDS IN JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Art. 5121. Bond payable to clerk; cash bonds by plaintiffs authorized; person in interest may sue When a party to a judicial proceeding is required by law or order of court to furnish security, any bond so furnished shall be made payable to the clerk of the trial court […]
Art. 5121.1. Bond secured by immovable property
Art. 5121.1. Bond secured by immovable property Any party to a judicial proceeding who is required by law or court order to provide security may furnish as security a bond secured by immovable property located in this state. The party providing the property bond shall present to a judge of the parish in which the […]
Art. 5122. Oath of surety and principal on bond
Art. 5122. Oath of surety and principal on bond A. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, no bond shall be accepted in a judicial proceeding unless accompanied by affidavits of: (1) Each surety that he is worth the amount for which he bound himself therein, in assets subject to execution, over and above all […]
Art. 5123. Testing sufficiency and validity of bond
Art. 5123. Testing sufficiency and validity of bond Any person in interest wishing to test the sufficiency, solvency of the surety, or validity of a bond furnished as security in a judicial proceeding shall rule the party furnishing the bond into the trial court in which the proceeding was brought to show cause why the […]
Art. 5124. Furnishing new or supplemental bond to correct defects of original
Art. 5124. Furnishing new or supplemental bond to correct defects of original Within four days, exclusive of legal holidays, of the rendition of judgment holding the original bond insufficient or invalid, or at any time if no rule to test the original bond has been filed, the party furnishing it may correct any defects therein […]
Art. 5059. Computation of time
Art. 5059. Computation of time A. In computing a period of time allowed or prescribed by law or by order of court, the date of the act, event, or default after which the period begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the period is to be included, unless it is […]
Art. 5091. Appointment; contradictory proceedings against attorney; improper designation immaterial
CHAPTER 2. ATTORNEY APPOINTED TO REPRESENT UNREPRESENTED DEFENDANTS Art. 5091. Appointment; contradictory proceedings against attorney; improper designation immaterial A. The court shall appoint an attorney at law to represent the defendant, on the petition or ex parte written motion of the plaintiff, when: (1) It has jurisdiction over the person or property of the defendant, […]
Art. 5091.1. Appointment of attorney in disavowal actions
Art. 5091.1. Appointment of attorney in disavowal actions In any action to disavow paternity, the judge shall appoint an attorney to represent the child whose status is at issue, and the attorney so appointed shall not represent any other party in the litigation. Added by Acts 1976, No. 430, §3.