Article 213 — Suit to be instituted by statement of claim

l..Without prejudice to the provisions of this Code regarding appli- cations and petitions, every suit shall be instituted by filing a statement of claim in the registry of the court. 2. Every statement of claim shall comply with the rules contained in Arts. 80-93 and 222..236. (3) Unless the court otherwise directs, the costs of every afidavit or