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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article 248

The technician is prohibited from receiving directly from a party, in any form whatsoever, any remuneration even by way of reimbursement of disbursements, except by order of the judge.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Consultation.

Article 260

…n is given orally, an official report is drawn up. The drafting of the record may, however, be replaced by a mention in the judgment if the case is immediately decided at last instance. If the consult…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Consultation.

Article 262

The judge shall set the consultant's remuneration, on proof that the assignment has been completed. He may issue him with a writ of execution.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Expertise operations.

Article 273

The expert must inform the judge of the progress of his operations and the diligences by him.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Expertise operations.

Article 281

…ssion has become pointless; he will report to the judge. The parties may ask the judge to give enforceability to the deed expressing their agreement.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: The expert's opinion.

Article 282

…sent it orally at the hearing; a record of this shall be drawn up. However, the minutes may be replaced by a mention in the judgment if the case is immediately decided at last instance.In all other ca…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-title III: Disputes relating to literal evidence.

Article 285

The verification of private writing falls within the jurisdiction of the court hearing the main action when it is requested incidentally. It falls within the jurisdiction of the court hearing the main…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article 235

…nician refuses the assignment, or if there is a legitimate impediment, the technician shall be replaced by the judge who appointed him or by the judge in charge of the review. The judge may also, at t…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 266

…ns can be specified. The documents useful for the expertise are given to the expert at this conference.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The decision ordering the expert assessment.

Article 271

…a legitimate ground, decides to extend the time limit or to relieve the expert of the lapse. The proceedings shall continue unless any consequences are drawn from the failure or refusal to make a depo…

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