In re Lytell, No. 11-2473, 2012 WL 253111 (E.D. La. Jan. 26, 2012) (Lemmon)

Objection to proof of claim for lack of documentation should not have been rejected because, under Louisiana Civil Code, party demanding performance of contractual obligation must produce evidence of written contract.

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