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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Institution of proceedings

Article 752

Where representation by a lawyer is mandatory, in addition to the information prescribed in articles 54 and 56, the summons shall contain on pain of nullity: 1° The constitution of the plaintiff's law…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Institution of proceedings

Article 755

In urgent cases, the time limits for appearance and delivery of the summons may be reduced by authorisation of the judge. These time limits may also be reduced pursuant to law or regulation.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Easements deriving from the location of premises

Article 647

Any owner may close his inheritance, except for the exception made in article 682.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Opening of estates, universal title and seisin

Article 724-1

The provisions of this Title, in particular those concerning the option, indivision and partition, apply as appropriate to universal legatees and donees or to universal titlees, where they are not der…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Opening of estates, universal title and seisin

Article 722

Agreements the purpose of which is to create rights or waive rights to all or part of an estate that has not yet been opened or property dependent thereon are effective only in cases where they are au…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Easements deriving from the location of premises

Article 640

The lower lands are subject to those that are higher to receive the water that flows naturally from them without the hand of man having contributed to it. The lower owner may not raise a dyke that pre…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Opening of estates, universal title and seisin

Article 721

Inheritances devolve in accordance with the law when the deceased has not disposed of his property by gifts. They may devolve by gifts from the deceased to the extent compatible with the hereditary re…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Easements deriving from the location of premises

Article 644

Any person whose property borders a running water, other than one declared to be a public domain dependency by article 538 under the heading "De la distinction des biens", may use it as it passes for…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Opening of estates, universal title and seisin

Article 724

The heirs designated by law are seized by operation of law of the property, rights and actions of the deceased. The legatees and universal donees are seized under the conditions laid down in Title II…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Easements deriving from the location of premises

Article 642

He who has a spring in his land may always use the waters at his will within the limits and for the needs of his inheritance. The owner of a spring may no longer use it to the prejudice of the owners…

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