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urn: urn:us-la:rs:19:7
citation: "R.S. 19:7"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 19 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2012, number: 702, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
---

# Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses

Failure of the defendant in any such suit to timely file any answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings constitutes a waiver by the defendant of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation.