RS 19:136.8: Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing

When property is expropriated pursuant to this Part, any defendant may apply for a trial to the district court for the parish in which the property is located to determine the measure of compensation to which he is entitled, if:

(1) The defendant or owner applies for a trial within fifteen days from the date of service upon him, or a curator ad hoc appointed for him, or within an extended period of time granted by the court for good cause not to exceed sixty days, otherwise it shall be conclusively presumed that the amount deposited by the governing authority is correct and the defendant or owner shall thereafter be barred from disputing the deposited amount.

(2) His answer sets forth the amount he claims, including the value of each parcel expropriated.

(3) His answer has a certificate thereon showing that a copy thereof has been served personally or by mail on all parties to the suit who have not joined in the answer.