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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Removal of mortgages by third-party purchasers.

Article 1281-13

The third-party purchaser shall arrange for the notification provided for in Article 2464 of the Civil Code by bailiff's deed, at the addresses elected by the creditors in their registrations. He shal…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Proceedings before the guardianship judge.

Article 1289-1

The spouse's application shall be accompanied by any evidence of the spouse's inability to express his or her wishes or by a medical certificate, if the inability is of a medical nature. The judge may…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-4

…aft allocation within two months of the last notice provided for in the second paragraph of Article 1281-3.He shall notify it to the debtor and to each of the creditors by registered letter with ackno…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-6

…one month of the first dispute. The summons reproduces the terms of the second paragraph of Article 1281-7.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Removal of mortgages by third-party purchasers.

Article 1281-18

The auction shall be conducted under the conditions provided for in Articles R. 322-39 to R. 322-63 of the Code of Civil Enforcement Procedures. No higher bid may be received. The reiteration of bids…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter X: Legal protection of minors and adults

Article 1259-4

When the judge terminates the future protection mandate, his decision is notified to the mandatary and the mandator or beneficiary of the mandate by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter X: Legal protection of minors and adults

Article 1259-5

The judge's decision authorising, pursuant to articles 485 and 493 of the Civil Code, the future protection agent or an ad hoc agent to perform acts not covered by the mandate may only be appealed by…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Removal of mortgages by third-party purchasers.

Article 1281-17

At the behest of the pursuing creditor, publicity formalities shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions laid down in the articles R. 322-30 to R. 322-38 of the Code of Civil Enforcement P…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Removal of mortgages by third-party purchasers.

Article 1281-19

In the event of default by the pursuing creditor or the third-party purchaser, subrogation may be requested by the registered creditors in the forms provided for by

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: The European order for payment.

Article 1424-12

The court judgment replaces the European order for payment.

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