C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 960 Disposition versions

2003-01-01

960. The clerk provides the parties who so request with any information they may need at any stage of the proceeding or the execution of the judgment, particularly as regards the essential elements of procedure and the rules governing the communication of exhibits and the presentation of evidence. Where necessary, the clerk assists the parties in preparing pleadings or completing the forms placed at their disposal. In no case may the clerk give legal advice to the parties.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1984, c. 46, s. 11; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

1985-04-01

960. If the institution of the suit is accepted and the creditor has not prepared his motion, the clerk shall prepare it in accordance with article 958.1.

The original of the motion is kept at the office of the court.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1984, c. 46, s. 11.

1977-12-31

960. If the institution of the suit is accepted, the clerk prepares a motion containing the name, occupation and domicile of each party, the amount claimed and the cause of the claim. The motion is signed by the creditor or his mandatary and must be supported by an affidavit attesting the truth of the facts and the exigibility of the debt.

The original of the motion is kept at the office of the court.

1971, c. 86, s. 1.