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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: The enforcement judge

Article L121-3

The enforcement judge has the power to order the debtor to pay damages in the event of abusive resistance.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Seizable assets

Article L112-3

Immovables by destination may not be seized separately from the immovable, except to pay their price or to realise the pledge on which they are encumbered. In the latter case, they may only be seized…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L141-3

Any person who, in connection with a measure to ensure the enforcement or preservation of a claim, relies on a document shall be obliged to communicate it or give a copy of it, except where it has bee…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter: On-call duty

Article L131-3

The astreinte, even if final, is liquidated by the enforcement judge, unless the judge who ordered it remains seized of the case or has expressly reserved the power to do so.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Searching for information

Article L152-3

The information obtained may only be used to the extent necessary for the execution of the document or documents for which it was requested. It may not, under any circumstances, be communicated to thi…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Enforcement officers

Article L122-3

The law shall determine the other persons empowered to carry out, in the areas that it lays down, forced execution and protective seizures in the same way as bailiffs.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L431-3

If the eviction relates to a place inhabited by the person being evicted or by any occupant on his or her behalf, the court commissioner responsible for the eviction will send a copy of the eviction n…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Protection of certain persons

Article L161-3

…ums due in execution of a court decision, an agreement or a deed mentioned in 2° to 5° of I of article 373-2-2 of the Civil Code that is enforceable by virtue of maintenance payments, contributions to…

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

Article L511-3

…on is granted by the enforcement judge. However, it may be granted by the president of the commercial court when, requested prior to any legal proceedings, it is intended to preserve a claim falling w…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Attachment of property for payment

Article L211-3

The garnishee is required to declare to the creditor the extent of his obligations towards the debtor, as well as any terms and conditions that may affect them and, where applicable, any prior assignm…

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