If, on the basis of the claim form submitted to it, it appears to the court that the case does not fall within the scope of the European Small Claims Procedure, it shall so inform the claimant by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. It shall set a time limit for the claimant to withdraw his claim and inform him that, if he fails to do so, the case will be heard and determined in accordance with the procedure on the merits applicable before it.
At the end of this period, if the claimant has not withdrawn his claim, the court finds that the dispute does not fall within the scope of the European Small Claims Procedure and invites the claimant to summon the defendant by way of service. This decision is a measure of judicial administration. At the registry’s discretion, it is notified to the claimant by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
The court which has remitted the case for adjudication in accordance with the procedure on the merits applicable before it may declare that it does not have jurisdiction under the conditions provided for by this code.