A Louisiana Affidavit of Clerk's Docket Suit is a document filed in a civil court to initiate a lawsuit. It is a statement of facts that outlines the cause of action, names the parties involved, and identifies the court in which the case will be heard. It is signed by a clerk of court, and serves as the official record of the lawsuit. There are two types of Louisiana Affidavit of Clerk's Docket Suits: Original Suits, which are filed for the first time, and Supplemental Suits, which are filed to supplement an existing case. Both require the filing of an affidavit, and the plaintiff must provide all parties involved with a copy of the suit. The affidavit must be sworn and notarized before it can be filed with the court. Once filed, the court will set a date for the initial hearing, at which time the parties involved can argue their case.