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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Common provisions.

Article 1326

The provisions of this section shall apply to the affixing of seals ordered in civil matters pursuant to a specific provision, unless incompatible with the matter in question or otherwise provided.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: The role of the curator.

Article 1345

The costs associated with the issue of the copy of the inventory made pursuant to the third paragraph of article 809-2 of the Civil Code are payable by the creditor or legatee who requests them.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The European Small Claims Procedure.

Article 1382

This chapter relates to the European Small Claims Procedure provided for in Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a European Small Clai…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The European Small Claims Procedure.

Article 1388

Where the court decides to hold a hearing pursuant to the European small claims procedure, it shall hear the dispute in accordance with the substantive procedure applicable before it.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The European Small Claims Procedure.

Article 1390

At its request, the registry will issue the certificate relating to a judgment given under the European Small Claims Procedure.The registry will also issue the certificate relating to a judgment given…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Precautionary measures taken after the opening of an estate

Article 1306

The application shall be brought before the president of the judicial court within whose jurisdiction the estate is opened, who shall rule by order on a motion. The assistance of a lawyer shall not be…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: The descriptive statement

Article 1323

…left on the premises after separation of the precious objects pursuant to the provisions of article 1313 does not justify the affixing of seals, the bailiff competent for the latter shall draw up a de…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: The inventory.

Article 1330

In addition to the particulars prescribed, as the case may be, for deeds drawn up by a judicial auctioneer, a bailiff or a notary, by the laws and regulations applicable to these professions, the inve…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Renunciation.

Article 1339

The declaration of renunciation of an inheritance addressed or filed by the heir or notary at the registry of the judicial court shall indicate the surname, first names, profession and domicile of the…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: The role of the curator.

Article 1346

Information delivered to creditors or legatees of the existence of a new advertisement is made by simple letter.

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