Art. 4732.  Trial of rule; judgment of eviction

A.  The court shall make the rule returnable not earlier than the third day after service thereof, at which time the court shall try the rule and hear any defense which is made.

B.  If the court finds the lessor or owner entitled to the relief sought, or if the lessee or occupant fails to answer or to appear at the trial, the court shall render immediately a judgment of eviction ordering the lessee or occupant to deliver possession of the premises to the lessor or owner.  The judgment of eviction shall be effective for not less than ninety days.

Acts 2001, No. 24, §1.