French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Affixing seals.
Article 1311
If a will is discovered, the bailiff initials it with those present. He then places it in the hands of a notary.
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If a will is discovered, the bailiff initials it with those present. He then places it in the hands of a notary.
If documents are found, they are placed, if necessary, in a cabinet to which seals are affixed.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 145, an expert may be appointed during the proceedings to estimate the property or propose the composition of the lots to be distributed.
When the premises are closed, the bailiff may affix seals to the door if the applicant does not request that it be opened. If this is not the case, he may enter the premises by any means, in the prese…
The bailiff deposits with the notary responsible for settling the estate, or, if there is no notary, either in his office or with a bank, any securities, sums, valuables, jewellery or other precious o…
If lots are to be drawn, this shall be done before the notary appointed pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 1361 and, failing that, before the president of the judicial court or his delegate.…
The bailiff shall appoint a custodian of the seals if this is justified by the consistency and apparent value of the goods. Where persons remain in the premises where the affixing is made, the bailiff…
If closed documents or packets appear, by their inscription or some other written evidence, to belong to third parties, the bailiff shall deposit them in his office and summon such third parties withi…
The sealing report is signed and dated by the bailiff. It includes: 1° A reminder of the decision by virtue of which the bailiff is operating; 2° A summary account of the statements made by the person…
On pain of inadmissibility, the summons for partition shall contain a summary description of the assets to be partitioned and shall specify the claimant's intentions as to the distribution of the asse…
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