French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions
Article 434
In non-contentious matters, the application is examined in the Council Chamber.
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In non-contentious matters, the application is examined in the Council Chamber.
The judge may not rule before the expiry of the longest time limit for appearance, on first or second summons. He shall rule in respect of all the defendants in a single judgment, unless the circumsta…
A preliminary ruling does not relieve the judge of jurisdiction.
The public prosecutor is only required to attend the hearing in cases where he is the principal party, in cases where he represents another party or where his presence is made compulsory by law.In all…
What is prescribed by articles 432 (paragraph 2), 433,434,435 and 444 (paragraph 2) must be observed on pain of nullity. However, no nullity may subsequently be raised for failure to comply with these…
The nullity of a judgment may only be requested by the means of appeal provided for by law.
A judgment rendered by default or a judgment deemed to be contradictory on the sole ground that it is subject to appeal is null and void if it has not been notified within six months of its date.Proce…
An order for interim relief does not have the authority of res judicata in the main proceedings. It can only be modified or set aside in summary proceedings in the event of new circumstances.
People attending the hearing must observe a dignified attitude and maintain the respect due to justice. It is forbidden for them to speak without having been invited to do so, to give signs of approva…
It is for the judges before whom the case has been heard to deliberate on it. Their number must be at least equal to that prescribed by the rules relating to judicial organisation.
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