Louisiana Motion To Set For Trial On Merits is a procedural mechanism that is available to a party in Louisiana civil litigation to move the court to set a date for trial on the merits of the case. This motion is filed in the trial court and requires a hearing on its merits. The purpose of the motion is to allow the court to evaluate the issues of law and fact to determine whether a trial is necessary to resolve the dispute. The two main types of Louisiana Motion To Set For Trial On Merits are: 1. Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits — This motion is used when a party believes that the case is ready for trial, and that the evidence and arguments presented are sufficient for the court to render a decision. 2. Motion to Set for Trial on the Issue — This motion is used when a party believes that a certain issue needs to be decided by the court, and that the evidence and arguments presented are sufficient for the court to render a decision on that issue. When filing a Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits, the party must submit a memorandum of law in support of the motion. This memorandum should include a statement of the facts, a statement of the law applicable to the facts, and an argument that the trial court should set the case for trial. The filing party must also provide the court with any relevant evidence, such as affidavits, depositions, and other documents. In Louisiana, a Motion to Set for Trial on the Merits must be filed within 30 days of service of the petition. The court may grant the motion and set a date for trial, or deny the motion. If the motion is denied, the court must provide the party filing the motion with written reasons for the denial.