Section II: Institution of proceedings by application

In cases where the application may be made by petition, the earliest party shall refer the matter to the court by delivering the petition to the registry. This application may be delivered or addressed or made by electronic means in accordance with the conditions laid down by order of the Minister of Justice. When the parties have submitted their dispute to a court conciliator without reaching an agreement, their petition…

In addition to the information prescribed by articles 54 and 57, the application must contain, on pain of nullity, a summary statement of the grounds for the application. The documents that the claimant wishes to invoke in support of his claims shall be attached to his application in as many copies as there are persons whose summons is requested. Where applicable, the application shall mention the applicant’s agreement to the…

Where the court is seised by application, the president of the court shall fix the place, day and time of the hearing. Where the application is signed jointly by the parties, that date shall be fixed by the president of the court; if necessary he shall designate the chamber to which it shall be distributed. The parties are notified by the court clerk. The applicant is notified by any means….

Where the application is made jointly by the parties, the applicants may, as soon as the application is lodged with the registry, request that the case be assigned to a single judge, or waive the option of requesting that the case be referred to the panel. .