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Louisiana Motion and Order to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute Timely Order to Dismiss

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Louisiana
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LA-5212
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This motion filed by the defense counsel in a criminal matter requests that the charges against defendant be dismissed for failure to prosecute timely, pursuant to La. C.Cr.Pr. Article 578. The motion notes that suspension of time limitation as stated in La. C.Cr.Pr. Article 580 does not apply in this defendant’s situation. An attached order grants the motion to dismiss.
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You do not have to file a response. However, you would be wise to do so as a motion to dsmiss , if granted, could end your suit. Motions to dimiss for failure to state a claim are rarely granted.

Some states have a 90 day rule but there is really no set time for a judge to make a decision. If he needs more time it usually means that the case is a very close call and the last thing you want to do is to try to hurry the judge up and anger him. Sometimes judges can take a year or more to render a ruling.

You have 14 days to respond to a motion to dismiss. If you do not have an attorney, I strongly recommend that you retain one. Federal courts have many rules that must be strictly adhered to.

The plaintiff must give you responses to your request for admissions within 30 days. You do not need to do anything if you do not get a response. The plaintiff has 30 days to deny or object to the statements.

Failure to prosecute occurs in a case when a claimant fails to continue to pursue an action but does not withdraw the claim.

LOP stands for Lack of Prosecution. Generally Dismissal for lack of prosecution occurs when the court closes a case as nothing has been filed within a specified period of time.Usually the case is dismissed without prejudice so that the party can re-file the case.

If a Motion to Dismiss a civil lawsuit is granted by the judge, the lawsuit is immediately ended.

Each court has different rules about how long you have to respond to this motion, but usually you will have at least two or three weeks to file an opposition to the defendant's motion to dismiss.

Fill out your court forms. Fill out a Request for Dismissal (Form CIV-110 ). File your forms at the courthouse where you filed your case. Serve the other side with a copy of the dismissal papers. File the Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service (Form CIV-120)

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Louisiana Motion and Order to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute Timely Order to Dismiss