La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5053
Current with changes from the 2024 3rd Extraordinary Session effective on or before 1/1/2025
Words and phrases are to be read in their context, and are to be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language employed.
The word "shall" is mandatory, and the word "may" is permissive.
La. C.P. § 5053