473. A judgment, unless it is in recognition of privilege or hypothec against a defendant residing in Québec, must be served on the losing party only if the judge who rendered it so orders, or if some provision of law so requires.
However, as soon as the original of the judgment in a contested matter which has been taken under advisement has been deposited in the office of the court, the prothonotary must, unless the rules of practice otherwise provide, notify the parties and their attorneys by registered or certified mail.
1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 473; 1975, c. 83, s. 26.