paragraph 314 in volume 3, chapter 20, The Written Proceedings and Related Matters
By Article 54, paragraph 1, of the Rules, upon the closure of the written proceedings, the case is ready for hearing (en état). The Court has held that when a special agreement envisages the filing of rejoinders, the date of the closure of the written proceedings cannot be finally determined so long as the possibility remains of a further round of written pleadings.1 This stage in the procedure is reached automatically on the day following the filing of the last pleading…