Chapter II: Summary orders

In all cases of urgency, the president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge within the limits of his jurisdiction, may order in summary proceedings all measures that do not come up against any serious challenge or that are justified by the existence of a dispute.

The president of the judicial court or the judge in charge of litigation relating to protection within the limits of his jurisdiction may always, even in the presence of a serious dispute, prescribe in summary proceedings the protective measures or measures of restoration that are necessary, either to prevent imminent damage, or to put an end to a manifestly unlawful disturbance. In cases where the existence of the obligation is…

The powers of the president of the judicial court provided for in the two preceding articles extend to all matters where there is no specific summary procedure.

At any time during the proceedings, the parties may expressly agree to the proceedings being conducted without a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 212-5-1 of the Code de l’organisation judiciaire. In this case, article 828 and, where representation by a lawyer is not compulsory, of article 829.

The president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge hearing the case in summary proceedings may decide that the parties will be summoned to an amicable settlement hearing in accordance with the procedures set out in the article in articles 774-1 to 774-4.

At the request of one of the parties and if the urgency justifies it, the president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge hearing the case in summary proceedings may refer the case to a hearing and set a date for a decision on the merits. He will ensure that the defendant has sufficient time to prepare his defence. The order constitutes a referral to the court. Where…

The president of the judicial court has the same powers in disputes arising in connection with the employment contract where they fall within his jurisdiction.