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

Article R112-3

…R. 112-2 may not be seized for any claim, except for payment of sums due to their manufacturer or seller or to the person who lent money to purchase, manufacture…

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Chapter II: Seizable assets

Article R112-4

For the application of 3° of Article…

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Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R121-5

Unless otherwise provided, the common provisions of Book I of the Code of Civil Procedure apply to civil enforcement proceedings before the execution judge, with the exception of articles 481-1 and 48…

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Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-19

Unless otherwise provided, the decision of the enforcement judge may be appealed, unless it is a judicial administration measure.

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Chapter I: Procedure

Article R151-2

…red to the court by a request from the bailiff to the court registry, accompanied by a presentation of the deed and a statement of the difficulty that has hindered the enforcement operation and, if ap…

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Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain properties

Article R162-6

…ication to make unseizable sums available is made before the seizing creditor has requested payment of the seized sums.

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Subsection 3: Payment by the garnishee

Article R211-8

…tains his rights against the debtor. However, if such non-payment is attributable to the negligence of the creditor, the latter loses his rights to the extent of the sums owed by the garnishee.

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Subsection 4: Disputes

Article R211-12

The enforcement judge gives effect to the seizure for the uncontested portion of the debt. His decision shall be enforceable immediately. The provisions of the second paragraph of article…

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Sub-section 2: Attachment of accounts opened with institutions authorised by law to hold deposit accounts

Article R211-21

Based on the information provided by the garnishee, the creditor may limit the effect of the seizure to certain accounts. By agreement between the parties or by decision of the enforcement judge, the…

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Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-25

Where the third party was not present at the seizure, a copy of the document is served on the third party, who is given eight days to inform the bailiff of any previous seizure of the same property an…

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