La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 852
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
The pleadings allowed in civil actions, whether in a principal or incidental action, shall be in writing and shall consist of petitions, exceptions, written motions, and answers. No replicatory pleadings shall be used and all new matter alleged in exceptions, contradictory motions, and answers, whether in a principal or incidental action, shall be considered denied or avoided.
La. C.P. § 852