Article 962 of the French Code of civil procedure

The copy of the instrument of constitution and of the pleadings shall be delivered to the court registry either as soon as they are served or, if served before the matter is brought before the court, at the same time as the copy of the statement of claim is delivered.

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Article 962

La remise au greffe de la copie de l’acte de constitution et des conclusions est faite soit dès leur notification, soit, si celle-ci est antérieure à la saisine de la cour, en même temps que la remise de la copie de la déclaration.