§ Art. 2002 Annulment for vices of form; time for action

Codes > Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure > Book I > Title VI : Chapter 4 > Section 3 : Art. 2002

Art. 2002. Annulment for vices of form; time for action

    A. A final judgment shall be annulled if it is rendered:

        (1) Against an incompetent person not represented as required by law.

        (2) Against a defendant who has not been served with process as required by law and who has not waived objection to jurisdiction, or against whom a valid judgment by default has not been taken.

        (3) By a court which does not have jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit.

    B. Except as otherwise provided in Article 2003, an action to annul a judgment on the grounds listed in this Article may be brought at any time.