A Louisiana Judgment (In Favor of Plaintiff) is a legal document issued by a court that awards money or other relief to the successful plaintiff in a civil case. This type of judgment is typically entered when the defendant has been found guilty of breaching a contract, committing a tort, or failing to pay a debt. Louisiana's law provides for two types of judgments in favor of the plaintiff: a default judgment and a judgment after a trial. A default judgment is entered when the defendant fails to respond to the lawsuit or otherwise fails to present a defense. In this case, the court will evaluate the plaintiff’s evidence and arguments to determine if the plaintiff should receive the relief sought. If the plaintiff is successful, the court will enter a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. A judgment after a trial is entered when the defendant presents a defense to the lawsuit. In this case, the court will determine the facts and apply the law to the facts to decide whether the plaintiff should be awarded the relief sought. If the plaintiff is successful, the court will enter a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. In either case, the judgment in favor of the plaintiff will specify the amount of money or other relief that the plaintiff is to receive. The judgment will also include instructions as to how the defendant is to make the payment or provide the relief. If the defendant fails to comply with the judgment, the plaintiff can file a motion to enforce the judgment, which can result in the defendant being held in contempt.