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How To Begin the Suit Process at Lake Charles City Court

The documents that compromise a lawsuit are called "pleading".  The Clerk's Office has standard "fill in the blank" forms already prepared for certain types of lawsuits.  The clerk can provide you with a form or you may obtain it via the web. See Online Forms.  If the appropriate form is not available, it may be necessary for you to hire a lawyer to prepare the pleading for you.

Your pleadings must contain the following information:

1. The amount of money you are suing for
2. The correct name and address for the defendant(s). If a business is being sued, it must be determined if it is "incorporated" or "not incorporated".  Also, the primary address of the business must be determined. Please refer to: "Who can be sued at City Court"
3. The reason why you believe the defendant owes you money.
4. A demand that the Judge award you the amount sued for plus court cost and Judicial Interest.  You must attach copies of any contracts, leases, bills, receipts, cancelled check, etc., that support or prove your claim.

You will be asked to sign the pleadings and furnish your telephone number and address and address where you may be contacted during the length of the lawsuit.  It is your responsibility to notify the Court of any changes of contact information.

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