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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Performers' rights

Article R212-3

The chairman and members of the committee are appointed for three years. Vacancies occurring during the term of office shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the term.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Joint representation action

Article L622-3

…ranted to the civil party pursuant to the code of criminal procedure. However, service of documents and notifications concerning the consumer shall be addressed to the association.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L623-31

…ticle L. 811-1 may ask the court, from the time the matter is referred to it under Article L. 623-1 and at any time, its substitution in the rights of the applicant association, in the event of defaul…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L623-32

Any clause the object or effect of which is to prohibit a consumer from taking part in a group action shall be deemed unwritten.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L623-30

The action provided for in Article L. 623-1 when it is based on the same facts, the same breaches and compensation for the same losses as those that have already been the subject of the judgment provi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Contractual plan

Article L732-3

The plan sets out the arrangements for its implementation. Its total duration, including when it is revised or renewed, may not exceed seven years.The measures may, however, exceed this duration when…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Statement of liabilities

Article L723-3

…may, within a period set by decree, contest the statement of liabilities drawn up by the commission and ask the commission to refer the matter to the protection litigation judge, with a view to verify…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Focus

Article L724-3

…opening a personal recovery procedure with judicial liquidation.This decision or referral suspends and prohibits enforcement proceedings against the debtor's assets as well as assignments of remunera…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Commencement of proceedings

Article L742-3

…th a view to opening personal recovery proceedings with judicial liquidation, he summons the debtor and known creditors to a hearing. The judge, after hearing the debtor if he appears and assessing th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Statement of liabilities drawn up by the commission

Article R723-3

…ide, in the event of disagreement with this statement, proof of their claims in principal, interest and incidentals.Failing this, the claim is taken into account by the commission solely on the basis…

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