RS 46:11: Proceedings for recovery of charges due hospitals

All proceedings for the recovery of any charges or fees due any charity hospital of this state or any veterans administration hospital in the state may be presented in any court of this state, in term time or in vacation, by rule, in a direct action or by intervention, or by third opposition, and all the proceedings shall be tried or heard summarily and by preference in all courts, after notice of not less than two days to adverse parties.