Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 794

794. (1) The plea of lis alibi pendens or of connection of actions may be raised at any time until judgment is delivered. (2) The court shall determine the plea; and if such plea is disallowed, the court may at the same time decide on the merits of the action. Cap. 234. (3) Where an application to the C ivil Court, First Hall has been made under article 355 of the Merchant Shipping Act , the foregoing provisions of this article shall apply only to the ex tent that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of that arti cle. Sub-title VIII OF THE PLEA AS TO BENEFICIUM EXCUSSIONIS Plea as to beneficium excussionis. Amended by: IV .1868.11.