City Court of Port Allen
P.O. Box 93
Port Allen, LA. 70767
(225) 346-4702
info@portallencitycourt.com
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO THE DAY OF YOUR TRIAL?
Arrive early and bring all court papers with you. If you are the
party suing and arrive late, or do not appear at all, your case may be
DISMISSED. If you are the party being sued and arrive late, or do
not appear at all, a judgment could be entered against you. In other
words, YOU MAY LOSE WITHOUT A HEARING. If you are
SUING and the other party is not there, you must still show proof of
your claim before you can get a judgment in your favor. If you are
BEING SUED and the other party is not there, you may ask that the
case against you be dismissed (so you will win the case).
The plaintiff will present his case first, and he may be allowed to
present evidence in an effort to disprove the defendant's case. There
will be no jury. The Judge will hear and decide the entire case. It is his
duty to sufficiently develop the facts to render a fair judgment. He
can summon witnesses, raise defenses, take testimony, ask questions
and generally take whatever action is appropriate to ascertain the
true facts of the case.
Lawyers may or may not be present. The Judge will set the rules
and insure that the rights and interest of both parties are preserved.
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