Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 889

889. (1) The object of a protest is to make a solemn intimation or declaration in order to place other parties in bad faith, or to preserve one’s own rights. (2) Nevertheless, where the law provides that such intimation or declaration is to be made by means of a judicial act without specifying the form thereof, the intimation or declaration may be made by means of a judicial letter. (3) Where the law does not prescribe the manner in which such intimation or declaration is to be made, the intimation or declaration may be made orally. Effect from date of service. Amended by: IV .1868.14.