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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Liquidation of the debtor's assets

Article R742-35

In the event of a challenge made pursuant to the provisions of article R. 742-34, the parties are summoned to a hearing by the registry of the judge responsible for property seizures, pursuant to the

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Single chapter.

Article R131-8

The general meeting of the presidents of the panels meets at least once a year. It is convened by the President of the National Court of Asylum to consult on matters of common interest.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R154-3

The president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile may take the necessary measures for the constitution and operation of panels of the court sitting in the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Investigation

Article R532-28

When a request for referral to a panel is submitted by a claimant, the president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile or the designated president may rule on the request in his decision.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title VII: Provisions specific to the Cour de cassation.

Article 983

The provisions of this chapter apply to appeals lodged in matters for which a special provision exempts the parties from the ministry of a lawyer at the Conseil d'Etat and the Cour de cassation.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section Ia: Intervention of the guardianship judge in matters of legal administration

Article 1180-18

Unless otherwise provided, the judge's decisions are subject to appeal. An appeal shall be lodged, heard and decided in accordance with the rules laid down in Articles 1239 to 1247.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1288

The appeal is lodged, investigated and judged, depending on the case, as in a non-contentious matter or as in a contentious matter. The case is heard and decided in chambers.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Appeal procedures

Article 1495

An appeal and an action for annulment shall be lodged, investigated and decided in accordance with the rules relating to procedure in contentious matters set out in Articles 900 to 930-1.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Conditions required for the validity of the contract.

Article 1969

…up, purely gratuitously, by donation inter vivos or by will. In this case, it must comply with the formalities required by law.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide information and training.

Article L4141-3

The extent of the obligation to provide safety information and training varies according to the size of the establishment, the nature of its activity, the nature of the risks encountered and the type…

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