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Showing 8190 of 33006 articles for Art. CJEU – C-48/16 – 17 May 2017

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 480

If the court grants restitution, it may take any precautionary measures to ensure the representation of the returned objects until a final decision on the merits.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Opposition

Article 489

…ult is null and void in all its provisions, if the accused lodges an opposition to its execution.He may, however, limit this opposition to the civil provisions of the judgment..

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 482

The mandatary executes the mandate personally. However, he may substitute a third party for acts of asset management but only in a special capacity. The mandatary is liable for the person he has subst…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 484

…ion to rule on restitution under the conditions set out in articles 478 to 481. The Court of Appeal may refuse restitution where it presents a danger to persons or property.

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

Article 485

…me for summary proceedings.If, however, the case requires expedition, the summary proceedings judge may allow summons to be served, at the time indicated, even on public holidays or non-working days.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 481

…ct his decision in the event of opposition, third-party opposition or an application for review. He may also interpret or rectify it under the distinctions set out in articles 461 to 464.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 48

…ng the conditions laid down in Article 40 and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which may issue copies and extracts.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 481

…has reached a decision on the merits.In this case, the judgment is not subject to appeal.The court may refuse restitution where it presents a danger to persons or property or where the property seize…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 486

…hich shall be verified in accordance with the procedures defined by the mandate and which the judge may in any event have verified in accordance with the procedures set out in article 512.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 488

…s the subject of a mandate for future protection that are enforced, during the term of the mandate, may be rescinded for simple lesion or reduced in the event of excess even though they could be annul…

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