French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: General provisions.
Article 212
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The judge shall authorize the witness, at his request, to receive any compensation to which he may be entitled.
The decision ordering the enquiry shall specify whether it will take place before the trial panel, before a member of that panel or, if necessary, before any other judge of the court.
The judge may appoint any person of his choice to enlighten him by findings, consultation or expert opinion on a question of fact that requires the insights of a technician.
The technician must disclose in his opinion all information that sheds light on the issues to be examined. He is prohibited from revealing any other information of which he may become aware in the cou…
The expert must take into consideration the observations or claims of the parties, and, where they are in writing, attach them to his opinion if the parties so request. However, where the expert has s…
After the time limit given to the parties by Article 282 to submit their observations, the judge sets the expert's remuneration in the light, in particular, of the diligence carried out, compliance wi…
If it is found that the document was written or signed by the person who denied it, that person shall be sentenced to a civil fine of a maximum of 10,000 euros without prejudice to any damages that ma…
The reporting officer is notified of his assignment by the court clerk.The reporting officer is notified of his assignment by the court clerk.The reporting officer is notified of his assignment by the…
The report is submitted to the court registry. An official report is drawn up of the findings presented orally. However, the drafting of the report may be replaced by a mention in the judgment if the…
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