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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain properties

Article R162-8

Without prejudice to any criminal penalties that may be incurred, an account holder who is provided with a sum greater than that to which he is entitled pursuant to the articles of this chapter shall…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R213-8

A maintenance creditor who, in bad faith, makes use of the direct payment procedure may be liable to a civil fine of up to €10,000.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R221-8

Notwithstanding Article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article R251-8

If no agreement is reached, the agent in charge of the sale draws up a report setting out the difficulties encountered; he or she attaches the documents required to resolve the dispute and immediately…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-8

In all other cases, the bailiff will draw up an immobilisation report. Under penalty of nullity, this document contains 1° A reference to the enforcement order under which the vehicle was immobilised;…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Apprehension in the hands of a third party

Article R222-8

…The summons provided for in article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R311-8

An application for diversion of all or part of the seized property may be made until the seized property is sold.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Seizure operations

Article R232-8

The act of seizure renders the debtor's pecuniary rights unavailable. The debtor may obtain a release by depositing with the Caisse des dépôts et consignations a sum sufficient to pay off the creditor…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Summons to registered creditors

Article R322-8

Notice to registered creditors may be given at the elected domicile indicated on the registration forms. It may be made to the heirs collectively, without designation of their respective names and cap…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 2: Shareholder rights and securities not admitted to trading on a regulated market or a multilateral trading facility

Article R233-8

The day, time and place of the sale are advertised in the press and, if necessary, by posters. Such advertising shall be carried out not more than one month and not less than fifteen days before the d…

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