La. Code Civ. Proc. Ann. art. 2772 (2026)

Art. 2772. Procedure to obtain deficiency judgment

           A creditor may obtain a deficiency judgment against the debtor either by converting the executory proceeding into an ordinary proceeding as provided in Article 2644, or by a separate suit. In either case, the defendant must be cited, and all of the delays and formalities required in ordinary proceedings must be observed.