A Louisiana Motion for Preliminary Default is a legal motion used in the state of Louisiana when a plaintiff desires to obtain a default judgment against a defendant. This motion is typically used in civil cases when the defendant has failed to file a response to the plaintiff’s complaint in the allotted time. There are two types of Louisiana Motion for Preliminary Default: Regular Motion for Preliminary Default and Expedited Motion for Preliminary Default. The Regular Motion for Preliminary Default is used in cases where no emergency relief is sought. The Expedited Motion for Preliminary Default is used in cases where emergency relief is sought. The purpose of a Louisiana Motion for Preliminary Default is to provide the court with evidence that the defendant has failed to respond to the plaintiff’s complaint in the allotted time. The motion typically includes an affidavit from the plaintiff or an attorney representing the plaintiff, as well as a copy of the complaint and proof that the defendant has been served with the complaint. The motion must be filed with the court and then served upon the defendant. The defendant then has a specified amount of time to respond to the motion, after which the court will render a decision on the motion. If the court grants the motion, the plaintiff will be granted a Preliminary Default Judgment against the defendant. This means that the court has found in favor of the plaintiff and the defendant must pay the damages or other relief sought in the complaint.