§ Art. 4921.1 Demand for trial; abandonment; applicability

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Art. 4921.1. Demand for trial; abandonment; applicability

    A. After the lapse of fifteen days from the date the answer to the suit is filed pursuant to Article 4920, any party may make written demand to have the case set for trial. The judge shall give notice of trial within forty-five days of the answer being filed. The court shall issue notice of trial to be held within forty-five days of that date.

    B. Notwithstanding the three-year period for abandonment as provided by Article 561, if the parties fail to take any step in the prosecution or defense of the action for a period of one year, the action shall otherwise be subject to the rocedures for abandonment as provided by Article 561, provided that the court has jurisdiction over the subject matter.