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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Acquiescence.

Article 408

Acquiescence to the claim entails recognition of the merits of the opponent's claims and waiver of the action.It is admitted only for rights of which the party has free disposal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Acquiescence.

Article 409

Acquiescence in the judgment implies submission to the heads of the judgment and waiver of appeal unless, subsequently, another party regularly lodges an appeal.It is always admitted, unless otherwise…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 403

Withdrawal of the appeal entails acquiescence in the judgment. It is null and void if, subsequently, another party itself regularly lodges an appeal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 401

The withdrawal of the appeal need only be accepted if it contains reservations or if the party in respect of whom it is made has previously lodged a cross-appeal or incidental claim.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 402

Withdrawal of opposition need only be accepted if the original applicant has previously made an additional application.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 400

Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition is permitted in all matters, unless otherwise provided.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 405

The articles 396,397 and 399 are applicable to the withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Lapse of the summons.

Article 407

The decision that the summons has lapsed may be rescinded, in the event of error, by the judge who issued it.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Withdrawal of the appeal or opposition.

Article 404

Withdrawal of the opposition made without reservation entails acquiescence in the judgment.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Lapse of the summons.

Article 406

The summons shall lapse in the cases and conditions determined by law.

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