Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 843

843. (1) The applicant is bound to bring the action in respect of the right stated in the warrant within twenty days from the issue of the warrant: Provided that where the issu e of the warrant is demanded by any spouse against the other spouse, and the spouse issuing the warrant has commenced proceedings in court, the time limit herebefore mentioned shall commence running from such date when that spouse is authorised to proceed by the court, provide d that the warrant shall cease having its effect immediately upon the proceedings being wit hdrawn or abandoned. (2) If the applicant fails, without just cause, to bring such action, the effects of the warrant shall cease and he shall be liable for all damages and interest. Extension of time.844. Where the party against whom the warrant was executed shall, by means of a note filed in the registry, allow to the a pplicant a time longer than that mentioned in the last preceding article , the warrant shall remain in for ce for such extended time. Applicability of articles 275, 276 and 279. Substituted by: XV .2006.90. Amended by: VII.2007.30.