Art. 2593.  Pleadings

A summary proceeding may be commenced by the filing of a contradictory motion or by a rule to show cause, except as otherwise provided by law.

Exceptions to a contradictory motion, rule to show cause, opposition, or petition in a summary proceeding shall be filed prior to the time assigned for, and shall be disposed of at, the trial.  An answer is not required, except as otherwise provided by law.

No responsive pleadings to an exception are permitted.

Acts 2010, No. 861, §1A.