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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Main forgery registration.

Article 316

If the defendant does not appear or declares that he wishes to use the disputed document, the procedure shall be as set out in Articles 287 to 294 and 309 to 312.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Main forgery registration.

Article 314

The principal claim for forgery is preceded by an inscription of forgery made as set out in Article 306. The copy of the registration deed is attached to the summons, which contains a summons for the…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Main forgery registration.

Article 315

If the defendant declares that he does not wish to use the document alleged to be forged, the judge shall acknowledge this fact to the plaintiff.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Disputes raised before other courts.

Article 313

…f the incident is raised before a court other than the court of first instance or the court of appeal, proceedings shall be stayed until a ruling has been given on the forgery, unless the disputed doc…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Programming commitments subject to approval

Article R212-31

In order to be approved, programming commitments must contribute to: 1° Encouraging the exhibition and promotion of European cinematographic works and cinematographic works that are not widely distrib…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of budgets

Article R1612-31

The prefect shall refer the matter to the regional audit chamber, pursuant to the provisions of article L. 1612-20, when the accounts of the municipal or inter-municipal public establishment show a de…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 232-31

When aid is applied for to contribute to the cost of training, it is granted and the amount determined in the light of the importance of the proposed training to the modernisation of the farm.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article R621-31

I.-To exercise its supervisory and investigative powers, the Autorité des marchés financiers may have recourse to :1° Members of its staff ;2° Pursuant to 2° of Article L. 621-9-2 : a) The General Sec…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution

Article R612-31

When the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution places a person subject to its supervision under special supervision, it appoints a supervisor and determines the list, model, frequency and d…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Crédit maritime mutuel.

Article R512-31

The Minister responsible for maritime fisheries defines the conditions for granting loans to members of the Crédit Maritime Mutuel in application of the first paragraph of Article L. 512-68. Represent…

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