Suing Someone or Being Sued

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Small Claims Lawsuits

This brochure provides information about filing a small claims lawsuit in Louisiana, including who can file, what types of cases qualify, how to file, and what to expect in court.

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This resource explains personal injury issues, including situations where someone is harmed because of another party’s negligence, intentional actions, or strict liability.

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Small Claims Lawsuits

This resource explains small claims actions—lawsuits for smaller amounts of money—how they work, what kinds of cases qualify, and how to sue or respond in small claims court.

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