Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 184

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184. (1) If any difficulty shall arise in or about the filing of any written pleading, the registrar shall inform the party concerned, but he may not refuse to receive such pleading, except in the cases in which he is expressly enjoined or authorized so to do under the provisions of this Code. In the case of any such difficulty, he shall, as soon as possible, make a report thereof to the court, which shall give the necessary directions for his guidance. He shall, however, refuse to receive any written pleading which is in open violation of the provisions of articles 174, 176 and 178. (2) In all cases, the registrar shall, upon a request to that effect, state in writing the reason for his refusal. Service on all parties. Substituted by: XXIV.1995.93.

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