Legal Definitions - want of amicable demand

Want of amicable demand is a term used in Louisiana law to describe a defensive pleading made by a defendant who wants to avoid, delay, or defeat the plaintiff's petition. There are three types of want of amicable demand:

• Declinatory exception: A defendant may refuse to participate in the suit.
• Dilatory exception: A defendant may seek to delay the litigation in the suit.
• Peremptory exception: A defendant may seek to dismiss or defeat the suit.

For example, a defendant may file a peremptory exception if they believe that the plaintiff's claim is barred by the statute of limitations.

These exceptions are used by defendants to protect their rights and interests in a legal case. They allow defendants to challenge the plaintiff's claims and to seek a favorable outcome in the case.