The Louisiana Motion for Preliminary Default is a motion filed by a plaintiff in a Louisiana civil court case to obtain a default judgment. This motion is used when a defendant has failed to answer or otherwise respond to a plaintiff's complaint. The motion requests that the court enter a preliminary default against the defendant, which allows the plaintiff to move forward with the case without the defendant's response. The motion must include a copy of the complaint, proof of service, and a statement of the plaintiff's cause of action. There are two types of Louisiana Motion for Preliminary Default: an unopposed motion and an opposed motion. An unopposed motion is when the defendant does not object to the plaintiff's motion. An opposed motion is when the defendant files a response opposing the motion.