Article 996 of the French Code of civil procedure
The provisions specific to appeals on points of law are those of the following articles of the Electoral Code: Art. R. 19-1 .-An appeal on points of law shall be lodged within ten days of notification of the decision of the judicial court. In all cases, the prefect is entitled to lodge the appeal. It does not have suspensive effect. Art. R. 19-2 -An appeal is lodged by means of…