After the answer is filed either party may cause the matter to be fixed for trial in accordance with procedures established by the district courts not inconsistent with this Part, and the court shall issue an order fixing the time of the trial of the suit. The clerk of court shall thereupon issue to all parties a notice of the time fixed for the trial. This notice shall be served at least thirty days before the time fixed for the trial and in the manner provided by law for the service of citations.
La. R.S. § 38:361