City Court of Port Allen
P.O. Box 93
Port Allen, LA. 70767
(225) 346-4702
info@portallencitycourt.com
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IF YOU ARE THE DEFENDANT
If you decide to contest a case in the City Court of Port Allen, file
your answer in writing with the Clerk's Office withing the ten (10) day
period provided or the plantiff may receive a default judgment
against you. Your answer should be truthful and contain every
defense you intend to raise.
Some possible defenses include:
- No jurisdiction or improper "venue"
- Contributory negligence (negligence on the part of the plantiff)
- Discharge in bankruptcy
- Error or mistake
- Fraud or illegality on plantiff's part
- Previous compromise or payment of an obligation
If you have a "counterclaim" or "reconventional demand" against
the plaintiff, you may include it in your answer. HOWEVER, YOU
WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A DEPOSIT AND COURT
COSTS SINCE YOU ARE NOW INSTITUTING A SUIT
AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY.
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