LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT
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LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT
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What Happens After You File Suit? The Clerk's Office will prepare a "Citation". The Marshal's Office will serve the defendant along with your petition. The Citation informs the defendant that they have been sued and will have ten (10) calendar days (including Holidays) in which to answer. You may contact the Clerk's Office two weeks after filing the suit to check on the date of service of your lawsuit on the defendant. If the defendant cannot be located, you will not be able to proceed with your suit without the assistance of an attorney. If the defendant has been served and has failed to file an answer or other responsive pleadings within ten (10) calendar days, you must contact the Clerk's Office and request that a judgment be rendered. If your claim is an open account, negotiable instrument, or other conventional obligation, and if there is sufficient evidence contained in your pleadings, your personal appearance may not be necessary. In that case, the Judge will review the record and sign a judgment. If not, you will be assigned a new court date before the Judge and present witnesses and evidence for confirmation of a "Default Judgment". |
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