813.9. On the day fixed for the presentation of a motion, the defendant must, where such is the case, state the grounds in contestation of the motion and the demands he intends to urge.
He may, with leave of the court, contest the application in writing within such time and on such conditions as the court may determine. In such a case, the grounds for contestation and the demands must be served on the plaintiff not later than five days before the date of presentation of the motion.
This article does not apply to an application for provisional measures.
1982, c. 17, s. 29; 1984, c. 26, s. 21.