French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Personal appearance of the parties.
Article 184
The judge may, in any matter, summon the parties or one of them to appear personally.
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The judge may, in any matter, summon the parties or one of them to appear personally.
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In the event of difficulty, or if any legitimate impediment is invoked, the judge who ordered the delivery or production may, on application without form made to him, retract or modify his decision. T…
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