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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Summary orders.

Article 487

The interim relief judge shall have the option of referring the case for interim relief to the panel of the court at a hearing the date of which he shall fix.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 411

The power of attorney for legal representation carries with it the power and duty to perform the acts of the proceedings on behalf of the principal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 415

The name of the representative and his capacity must be brought to the judge's attention by declaration to the court clerk.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The Public Prosecutor's Office as an added party.

Article 424

The Public Prosecutor's Office is joined as a party when it intervenes to make known its opinion on the application of the law in a case of which it has been notified.When the Public Prosecutor's Offi…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The Public Prosecutor's Office as an added party.

Article 425

The Public Prosecutor's Office must be notified of:1° Cases relating to filiation, the organisation of guardianship of minors, as well as actions brought on the basis of the provisions of internationa…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 442

The chairman and the judges may invite the parties to provide any explanations of law or fact that they consider necessary or to clarify anything that appears obscure.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: The judgment.

Article 459

The omission or inaccuracy of a statement intended to establish the regularity of the judgment shall not render the judgment null and void if it is established by the pleadings, the court record or by…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Summary orders.

Article 486

The judge shall ensure that sufficient time has elapsed between the summons and the hearing for the party summoned to have been able to prepare its defence.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 403

Withdrawal of the appeal entails acquiescence in the judgment. It is null and void if, subsequently, another party itself regularly lodges an appeal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Acquiescence.

Article 410

Acquiescence may be express or implied.Unreserved enforcement of an unenforceable judgment constitutes acquiescence, except in cases where acquiescence is not permitted.

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