Introduction

Common provisions for proceedings with and without mandatory representation

Notice of appeal in cassation

Exchange of pleadings and documents

Proceedings with mandatory representation

Notice of appeal

Role of court clerk

Prerequisites

Review procedure

Judicial review in civil matters

Proceedings without mandatory representation

Concept of referral for opinion

Prerequisites for referral

Role of court seeking opinion of Court of Cassation

Role of the Court of Cassation

Procedure

Referral for opinion

Withdrawal

Recusal

Claim of forgery

Removal from the register

Cross-appeal (pourvoi incident)

Incidents

Concept of review (contrôle)

Extent of review

Grounds for appeal to the Court of Cassation

Review by Court of Cassation

Proceedings before the Court of Cassation

4. Proceedings before the Court of Cassation

Various incidents may occur during proceedings before the Court of Cassation: withdrawal, recusal, claim of forgery, removal from the register, or the formation of cross-appeals.

27. Incidents