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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article R511-8

Where the measure is carried out in the hands of a third party, the creditor shall serve the third party with a copy of the acts attesting to the diligence required by Article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Disputes

Article R512-3

Other disputes are referred to the enforcement judge in the place where the measure is implemented.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R522-3

If the debtor was not present at the seizure, a copy of the document is served on him, giving him eight days to inform the bailiff of any previous seizures and to provide him with the minutes.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R522-5

If the protective attachment is carried out in the hands of a third party, it shall be carried out as set out in Articles…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R523-2

Any interested party may request that the sums seized be paid into the hands of a receiver appointed, in the absence of an amicable agreement, by the enforcement judge hearing the case. The remittance…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R523-5

…nd subject to recourse against the debtor. The garnishee may be ordered to pay damages in the event of culpable negligence or inaccurate or untruthful declaration.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Definitive advertising

Article R533-3

The final publication of the pledge of shares and securities is carried out in the same way as the provisional publication. Once this formality has been completed, the creditor may request approval of…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single section Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R612-5

For the application of the provisions of Books III and V, insofar as they relate to property conservation measures :1° References to Decree No. 55-22 of 4 January 1955 reforming land registration and…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter IV: Common provisions

Article R334-2

…Dépôts et Consignations will pay the creditors and, where applicable, the debtor, within one month of being notified, as applicable, of the approved distribution proposal or the enforceable minutes o…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article R511-5

…the protective measure, the court may decide to re-examine its decision or the terms and conditions of its enforcement in the light of an adversarial debate. In this case, he sets the date for the hea…

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