987. A motion in revocation must be made in writing and be supported by an affidavit; it must be filed in the office of the court within 10 days of knowledge of the judgment.
Upon inspection of the motion, the judge or the clerk decides whether it is admissible; if he decides to admit it, compulsory execution is suspended, and the clerk gives notice to the person who obtained the judgment, in accordance with the procedure governing service of a copy of the motion, and indicates the date on which the motion will be referred to court for a decision on the merits, regarding both the motion in revocation and the dispute itself.
1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1996, c. 5, s. 61.