§ Art. 1202 Form of citation

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Art. 1202. Form of citation

    The citation must be signed by the clerk of the court issuing it with an expression of his official capacity and under the seal of his office; must be accompanied by a certified copy of the petition, exclusive of exhibits, even if made a part thereof; and must contain the following:

    (1) The date of issuance;

    (2) The title of the cause;

    (3) The name of the person to whom it is addressed;

    (4) The title and location of the court issuing it; and

    (5) A statement that the person cited must either comply with the demand contained in the petition or make an appearance, either byfiling a pleading or otherwise, in the court issuing the citation within the delay provided in Article 1001 under penalty of default.