424. Every special notice must be given verbally or in writing, except in particular cases in which the law prescribes that the special notice must be given in writing, and it must be given or drawn up in the language of the person to whom it is addressed, unless such person speaks a language other than French or English.
A special notice given or addressed to any person who speaks neither the French nor the English language, or who speaks both of these languages, may be given in either language.