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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Cases of judicial partition and judicial sale.

Article ANNEXE, art. 22

The proxy proves his mandate by a power of attorney deposited in the minutes of the notary. At the request of one of the parties or the notary, the power of attorney must be authenticated.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Register matters.

Article ANNEXE, art. 25

Any registration must mention the day on which it is made and be signed by the court clerk.The registration is notified to the person who requested it, by the issue of a digital registration certifica…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to the tribunal de grande instance.

Article ANNEXE, art. 35

In the cases provided for in this chapter, Articles 760 and 768 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall also apply.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article ANNEXE, art. 6

Decisions may be amended ex officio except where the appeal is time-barred.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: Guardianship and succession matters.

Article ANNEXE, art. 14

When a court decision allocates a sum of money or other property benefits to a minor under guardianship or legal administration, a copy of this decision must, ex officio, be sent to the competent guar…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: Guardianship and succession matters.

Article ANNEXE, art. 19

The decision invalidating an heir certificate is not subject to appeal. It must be brought to the attention of the public by insertion in a newspaper authorised to receive legal notices. It comes into…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article Annexe art. A220-3

Clauses to be included in insurance contracts taken out in application of article L. 220-1 of the French Insurance Code instituting compulsory insurance for operators of funicular or cog railways, cab…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-5

I. - Without prejudice to Articles L. 511-41-3 and L. 612-30 to L. 612-34, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may order a credit institution, a class 1 bis investment firm or a finan…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4a: Temporary open-ended employment contract

Article L1251-58-4

Assignments carried out by an employee who has an open-ended employment contract with a temporary employment undertaking are governed by Articles L. 1251-5 to L. 1251-63, subject to the adaptations pr…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions

Article L613-50-4

I. - Provided that the essential obligations of the contract continue to be met, in particular the obligations to pay and deliver financial instruments and the guarantee obligations, the implementatio…

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