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Article 4

Des Citations

Civil Procedure
Titre I: De la Procédure devant les Lieutenans de Juges des Paroisses (On Procedure before Parish Judges)
Chapitre I: Des Citations (On Citations)

Entre le jour de la citation et celui indiqué pour la comparution devant le juge, il y aura toujours au moins deux jours francs; mais le juge pourra, dans les cas urgens, abréger les délais, et faire citer dans le jour et à l'heure qu'il indiquera.

Life lesson: Two clear days between summons and hearing — unless it's urgent, then the judge can call you in same-day.
Notes: Minimum delay: 2 jours francs (clear days) between citation and appearance. Urgent exception: judge may shorten to same-day citation at specified hour. Judicial discretion for emergencies.
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