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Article R153-8 of the French Commercial code

Where the decision is taken before any trial on the merits, the decision ruling on the request for communication or production of the document may be appealed in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 490 or article 496 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

The time limit for appeal and any appeal made within that time limit are suspensive where the decision grants the request for communication or production of the document.
The time limit for appeal and appeals lodged within this time limit are suspensive when the decision grants the request for communication or production. Provisional execution may not be ordered.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article R153-8

Lorsqu’elle intervient avant tout procès au fond, la décision statuant sur la demande de communication ou de production de la pièce est susceptible de recours dans les conditions prévues par l’article 490 ou l’article 496 du code de procédure civile.


Le délai d’appel et l’appel exercé dans ce délai sont suspensifs lorsque la décision fait droit à la demande de communication ou de production. L’exécution provisoire ne peut être ordonnée.

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