C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 966 Disposition versions

2004-07-01

966. (Repealed).

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1975, c. 83, s. 67; 2002, c. 7, s. 148; 2004, c. 17, s. 1.

2003-01-01

966. If the action involves a claim for a debt that is liquidated and payable, the clerk requests a bailiff to effect personal service of the statement of claim on the defendant or, in the case of a legal person, a partnership or an association, on an officer of the defendant.

On serving the statement of claim, the bailiff must inform the defendant of the possibility of paying, making a settlement, or contesting the action, and of the consequences of failing to act. The bailiff may accept payment or receive an offer to settle on behalf of the plaintiff, or record the defendant’s intention to contest. The bailiff records the payment, the offer to settle or the intention to contest on the certificate of service and files the certificate in the court record without delay. If the defendant intends to contest, he or she must be informed of the possibility of requesting mediation. If the defendant decides to request mediation, the bailiff enters the request on the certificate of service.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1975, c. 83, s. 67; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

1977-12-31

966. If the debtor has complied with paragraph e of article 962, the clerk serves a copy of the motion upon the person designated and notifies him that his presence is required at the request of the debtor.

Service is made in accordance with article 961.

Articles 955 and 956 apply with the necessary modifications to the person so designated.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1975, c. 83, s. 67.