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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VI: Contradiction.

Article 17

Where the law permits or necessity dictates that a measure be ordered without the knowledge of a party, that party shall have an appropriate remedy against the decision which adversely affects him.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Nullities.

Article 175

The nullity of decisions and implementing acts relating to investigative measures is subject to the provisions governing the nullity of procedural acts.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Nullities.

Article 177

Transactions may be regularized or restarted, even immediately, if the defect that vitiates them can be ruled out.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Execution of investigative measures.

Article 172

As soon as the investigative measure has been carried out, the proceedings shall continue at the behest of the judge. The judge may, within the limits of his jurisdiction, immediately hear the parties…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Nullities.

Article 178

The omission or inaccuracy of a statement intended to establish the regularity of a transaction may not render it null and void if it is established, by any means, that the legal requirements were, in…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Nullities.

Article 176

Nullity affects only those transactions that are affected by the irregularity.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article 17

French nationality is granted, acquired or lost in accordance with the provisions set out in this title, subject to the application of treaties and other international commitments made by France.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Objections to marriage

Article 172

The right to object to the celebration of the marriage belongs to the person committed by marriage to one of the two contracting parties.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Objections to marriage

Article 174

In the absence of an ascendant, a brother or sister, uncle or aunt, cousin or first cousin, of full age, may object only in the following two cases:1° Where the consent of the family council, required…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Formalities relating to the celebration of marriage

Article 171

The President of the Republic may, for serious reasons, authorise the celebration of the marriage in the event of the death of one of the future spouses, provided that a sufficient collection of facts…

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