A Louisiana Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits is a civil lawsuit procedure used in Louisiana courts. The motion is used to set the date of a trial on the merits of the case, which is the substantive legal issue at hand. It is an important step in the civil litigation process, as it signals the beginning of the trial phase. There are two types of Louisiana Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits: a motion for summary judgment and a motion for trial on the merits. A motion for summary judgment is typically used when there is no dispute as to the facts or law of the case, and the court can decide the case in favor of one party without a trial. A motion for trial on the merits is used when there is a dispute as to the facts or law of the case, and a trial is necessary to resolve the dispute. When a motion to set for trial on the merits is granted, the court will set a date for the trial. The date can be set at the time of the motion or at a later date, depending on the court's discretion.