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The decision that the summons has lapsed may be rescinded, in the event of error, by the judge who issued it.
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The decision that the summons has lapsed may be rescinded, in the event of error, by the judge who issued it.
The person vested with a power of attorney for legal representation is deemed, in relation to the judge and the opposing party, to have received special authority to make or accept a disclaimer, acqui…
The judge may not rule before the expiry of the longest time limit for appearance, on first or second summons. He shall rule in respect of all the defendants in a single judgment, unless the circumsta…
A preliminary ruling does not relieve the judge of jurisdiction.
The nullity of a judgment may only be requested by the means of appeal provided for by law.
A judgment rendered by default or a judgment deemed to be contradictory on the sole ground that it is subject to appeal is null and void if it has not been notified within six months of its date.Proce…
An order for interim relief does not have the authority of res judicata in the main proceedings. It can only be modified or set aside in summary proceedings in the event of new circumstances.
It is for the judges before whom the case has been heard to deliberate on it. Their number must be at least equal to that prescribed by the rules relating to judicial organisation.
A defendant who does not appear may, on the initiative of the plaintiff or on a decision taken ex officio by the judge, be invited to appear again if the summons was not delivered in person. Subject t…
If the defendant does not appear, the case is nevertheless decided on the merits. The judge shall grant the claim only to the extent that he considers it to be regular, admissible and well founded.
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