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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 267

As soon as the decision appointing the expert has been handed down, the court registrar will notify him of a copy by any means. The expert shall inform the judge of his acceptance without delay; he mu…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 269

When appointing the expert or as soon as he is in a position to do so, the judge who orders the expert report or the judge in charge of the review sets the amount of an advance on the expert's remuner…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 272

The decision ordering the expert appraisal may be appealed independently of the judgment on the merits with the authorisation of the first president of the court of appeal if there is a serious and le…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: The audit incident.

Article 287

If one of the parties denies the handwriting attributed to him or declares that he does not recognise the handwriting attributed to its author, the judge shall verify the contested handwriting unless…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article 243

The technician may request communication of all documents from the parties and third parties, unless the judge orders otherwise in the event of difficulty.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article 246

The judge is not bound by the technician's findings or conclusions.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Verification of entries requested on a principal basis.

Article 297

If the defendant acknowledges the handwriting, the judge acknowledges it to the plaintiff.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article 238

The technician must give his opinion on the points for the examination of which he has been appointed. He may not answer any other questions, unless the parties agree in writing. He must never make le…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Findings.

Article 251

The judge who prescribes findings sets the time limit within which the findings will be filed or the date of the hearing at which the findings will be presented orally. He shall designate the party or…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 270

The court clerk invites the parties who are responsible for it, reminding them of the provisions of Article 271, to deposit the advance at the court clerk's office within the time limit and in the man…

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