Lanell E. Darouse v. P.J.'s Coffee of New Orleans, LLC and New Orleans Roast, LLC

Summary

The Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed the appellate court’s decision that a plaintiff satisfies La. C.C.P. art. 1201(C) by merely requesting service of citation within ninety days, without the need to pay all associated fees in that period. The Court relied on the plain meaning of “request” and rejected the view that payment is required for a valid request.