Even if the issue were properly raised, when lack of subject-matter jurisdiction is not apparent on the face of the petition, the defendant has the burden of offering evidence that jurisdiction does not exist. Lloyd v. Shady Lake Nursing Home Inc. , 47,025 (La. App. 2 Cir. 5/9/12), 92 So. 3d 560, writ denied , 2012-1318 (La. 9/28/12), 98 So. 3d 844. Ms. Prevo has made absolutely no showing that this particular class of action, to recover the deficiency on a retail installment contract, or the object of the demand, to obtain a money judgment, is not appropriate for determination in the district court.